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“Sarah died... and Abraham came to eulogize Sarah and to cry over her.” (Genesis 23:2) The word "to cry" is written with a small letter "kaf." What is the meaning of this small letter?

Abraham and Sarah, Soul and Body

Letters and Numbers of Torah - Chayei-Sarah

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Aaron L. Raskin
Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin is the official Chabad emissary to downtown Brooklyn and rabbi of Congregation B’nai Avraham in Brooklyn Heights, New York. He is the author of the books Letters of Light and By Divine Design, and the co-author of the book The Rabbi & The CEO.
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September 22, 2012
To Yazmin and Anon from FL
Reincarnation IS a Jewish concept, not just Indian. Yazmin, our loved ones are waiting to greet us in heaven. A soul is a flame, and a small bit can be removed to light another flame without being extinguished. One soul can be reincarnated yet leave behind enough of itself to be there, in heaven, watching his/her loved ones from on high
Nechama
Melbourne, Australia
May 1, 2012
A comment to Yazmin Taylor
Hi, Yazmin: I would like to know where did you get the information about the souls coming down to another body? As far as I know that belief comes from India, where they believes in reencarnation. They don't kill cows, because they could be killing a relative; thats why in India don't eat meat from cows. Maybe you have misunderstood the information.
Anonymous
Orlando, FL
November 20, 2011
understood
a lot of the interesting points - gate to heaven, points of calm.
Natan
Łódź, Poland
November 18, 2011
question
I just have a question. If you say that the soul comes down to another body every day. How can you be sure that we are going to meet our love ones in heave after we die? what if my relative came down and is living another life. How Am I going to see that love one if I die?
YAZMIN TAYLOR
new carlisle, OH
November 17, 2011
portion of Chayei Sara
I really enjoyed the explanations on this Torah portion. It is a good lesson for all husbans and wives on Shalom Bayit.
Better yet the explanation on body and soul was incredible. Thanks.
henya
brooklyn, ny
November 16, 2011
...simply awesome and inspiring teaching -thank you !
Uri Yitzchak
Orlando, Fl
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