Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The point of bikur cholim, Part I

Hi,

The main purpose of bikur cholim - visiting and examining the sick - is to be inspired to pray on their behalf.

(Talmud, Nedarim 40a, Moed Katan 5a, Shabbat 12a; Ramban, Torat haAdam, Shaar haMeichush)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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