jewish headstones

[Guest Pat's]

Hi; I am new to this site, but have a great interest in the first world war and in particular the PPCLI.

I have recently returned from a 2 week trip to the Somme and Ypres area and in my tours of the cemeteries

I noticed that as people passed a Jewish casulty they would place a small stone on the headstone.

Can anyone tell me as to the ritual behind this.

Thanks

Pat's

[Kate Wills]

Welcome the the Forum Pat,

This has been discussed a couple of times. Try clicking here

http://1914-1918.org/forum/index.php?showt...wish+headstones

PS Towards the top of the sceen is a button marked Search, which takes you to another screen. Make sure you press the 30 days and Older button.