Kaddish by a Daughter in the Presence of Relatives When There Are No Sons
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Question
If someone passed away and left a daughter without sons, can the daughter recite Kaddish in the presence of ten of her relatives (so there is no lack of modesty)?
Answer
A daughter should not be allowed to recite Kaddish so as not to weaken the customs of Israel. However, if there is no son or descendant who can recite Kaddish, the daughter should hire someone to say Kaddish for her father.
Source
Pitchei Teshuva, Siman 376, Seif 3: "See in Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, Siman 222, where it is written about someone who was left without a son and instructed that his daughter should say Kaddish. According to the law, she may do so, as there is benefit and comfort for the soul even from a daughter, but one should be concerned that this might weaken the customs of Israel, and since it will become public, one should protest."
She should pay for someone to recite the Kaddish so that it is considered in merit of her relative.
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