Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Praying for the sick on Shabbat and Yom Tov

Hi,

If a person is dangerously ill, but is not in immediate danger, one should not recite special Tehillim for him on Shabbat or Yom Tov.

However: If the patient requests that people pray today on his behalf, then they should do so, lest he become upset, and have his health damaged, if they would not do so.

(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:105)

Have a great day,
Mordechai
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3 comments:

  1. MichaelJune 17, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    How do we understand the difference between reciting Tehillim and saying the Mishebeirach for chollim and chollot?

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  2. The Rebbetzin's HusbandJune 19, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Hi Michael,

    Good question. You might take a look at Aruch haShulchan Orach Chaim 287:2.

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  3. Michael FelderJune 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks- will do.

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