Rending on the Death of a Grandfather

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Question

My grandfather just passed away. Am I required to perform Kriah (ritual rending of garments) during the burial?

Answer

The custom is not to rend garments for distant relatives, and therefore you are not required to rend garments for your grandfather.

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