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Can I say kaddish for someone if my parents are still alive?

  

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Rabbi Latowicz: Welcome. I'll be with you in a moment...

Matt: Shalom

Rabbi Latowicz: hi

Matt: I have a question regarding a grandchild saying Kaddish for a grandfather.

Matt: what is the Halachah regarding that issue?

Rabbi Latowicz: if no one else available, and the grandchild's parents consent... then it is ok

Rabbi Latowicz: some parents are uncomfortable with the idea of their children saying "mourner's" kaddish while they are still alive 

Matt: so if my father is not in town it is permissable to say kaddish for my dad's father?

Rabbi Latowicz: where he is is not relevant, it's his (and your mother's) permission that is

Rabbi Latowicz: personally, if i were in your situation, i'd try to find someone else to do it 

Matt: ok

Matt: thanks

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Halachah
Jewish Law. All halachah which is applicable today is found in the Code of Jewish Law.
Kaddish
A prayer sanctifying G-d's name which is sprinkled throughout the daily prayers and is recited by the leader of the services. This prayer is also recited by mourners during the first year of mourning, and on the anniversary of the death.