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Kel Maleh Rachamim - Prayer for the Soul of the Departed


For a Man:

Hebrew and Transliteration:

Translation:

O G-d, full of compassion, Who dwells on high, grant true rest upon the wings of the Shechinah (Divine Presence), in the exalted spheres of the holy and pure, who shine as the resplendence of the firmament, to the soul of

(mention his Hebrew name and that of his father)

who has gone to his [supernal] world, for charity has been donated in remembrance of his soul; may his place of rest be in Gan Eden. Therefore, may the All-Merciful One shelter him with the cover of His wings forever, and bind his soul in the bond of life. The Lord is his heritage; may he rest in his resting-place in peace; and let us say: Amen.

For a Woman:

Hebrew and Transliteration:

Translation:

O G-d, full of compassion, Who dwells on high, grant true rest upon the wings of the Shechinah (Divine Presence), in the exalted spheres of the holy and pure, who shine as the resplendence of the firmament, to the soul of

(mention her Hebrew name and that of her father)

who has gone to her [supernal] world, for charity has been donated in remembrance of her soul; may her place of rest be in Gan Eden. Therefore, may the All-Merciful One shelter her with the cover of His wings forever, and bind her soul in the bond of life. The Lord is her heritage; may she rest in her resting-place in peace; and let us say: Amen.


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Posted: Dec 23, 2011
El moleh
Di you say this prayer on Chanukah at a funeral
Posted By Leah, Old bridge , NJ

Posted: Sep 17, 2011
Thank you Chabad...
..so helpful.
Posted By Anonymous, Seattle

Posted: July 5, 2011
malei memorial prayer
Would it be possible to have this prayer either spoken out loud or sung? I am preparing an unveiling for my Mother (for blessed memory) and hearing it would be most helpful.
Posted By Anonymous, Jax., FL/USA

Posted: Sep 17, 2009
Kel Maleh Rachamim
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Posted By Riva Brown, Wilmington, De

Posted: May 25, 2009
Spiritual
“Prayer changes things.” It puts us into direct contact with God, and thus brings God into more active contact with our personal lives and surroundings. That more intimate, active presence of God does indeed tend to change things in and around us.
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Posted: Oct 3, 2008
Thank you!
Thank you!
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