Kaddish by the Grandson When Parents Are Alive
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Question
If someone's grandfather has passed away and he has daughters but no sons to say Kaddish for him, is it appropriate for the grandson to say Kaddish for his grandfather's soul, and should his father and mother forgive him for this?
Answer
If there is someone else who can be hired, it should be done. However, if there is no possibility to hire another and the parents do not object, the grandson may say Kaddish. In any case, it is possible and advisable to lead the prayers as a chazan.
Source
It is written in the Rema, Siman 132, Seif 2: "And they say the orphan's Kaddish after Aleinu, and even if there is no orphan in the synagogue, it may be said by one who has no father and mother, and even one who has a father and mother may say it, if his father and mother do not object." Nevertheless, it is preferable not to forgive unless there is no other option.
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