meaning of placing stones on jewish graves
In addition to other names, God, in Jewish tradition, is known as The Rock of Israel.. Like God, a stone or a pebble is enduring and permanent. And, according to belief, God is stronger than death and his love is unending, so placing a stone on a grave is symbolic of God's infinite strength, love and memory.emorials to the dead at a grave site take many forms--wreaths, bouquets of flowers, small items the deceased person enjoyed while they were alive, or notes and photos encased in plastic sleeves. Mourning and remembering the dead are rituals that were performed even among prehistoric man.