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Is it a Jewish tradition to give someone who's just lost a loved one a handkerchief? When my mother passed away, a Jewish lady sent me a sympathy letter with a lovely handkerchief enclosed.
No it is not a Jewish tradition. It is an old European tradition. It is like saying, "I'm not there with you, and I know you are crying. I have empathy. Here is a handkerchief we need to share." It's not Jewish--it's just empathetic.
No it is not a Jewish tradition. It is an old European tradition. It is like saying, "I'm not there with you, and I know you are crying. I have empathy. Here is a handkerchief we need to share." It's not Jewish--it's just empathetic.
Thank you for your responses! The lady who gave me the handkerchief was from Vienna. I was quite touched by the gesture.
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