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It is Jewish tradition to put stones on one's grave.

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It is a sign of respect for the dead. It is a Jewish custom to place a small rock or pebble on a gravestone to show that you were there and that you had respect for the deceased.

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How many stones are on Oskar Schindler's grave?

There are 66 stones on his grave because he died at age 66.


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When a Jewish person visits a grave, leaving a small stone on the marker is a sign of respect. Therefore, a stone is probably left by most visitors.


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If you are referring to the man who saved Jews, his first name was Oskar.


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