Yibbum (Levirate Marriage)

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Yibum and Chalitzah

By Ari Klein

If a married man dies childless the widow is to marry her dead husband's brother. This practice is known as Yibum. Alternatively, they can perform a procedure known as Chalitzah. Here's an overview of the Chalitzah ceremony.

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When Your Passion Dies Judah, Tamar, and the Inner Meaning of Levirate Marriage

By Yosef Y. Jacobson

Judah, Tamar, and the Inner Meaning of Levirate Marriage

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Jews and Shoes

By Lorne Rozovsky

Shoes have always played a role in history and culture. What about Jews and shoes?

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Yibum -- A Special Case "Gate of Reincarnations": Chapter Two, Section 7

From the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria

A gilgul where all the NR"N may reincarnate together

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A Second Difference "Gate of Reincarnations": Chapter Three, Section 7

From the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria

Reincarnation in the secret of yibum

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Floating Towers "Gate of Reincarnations": Introduction to Chapter Nine

From the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria

Destiny, reincarnation, marriage, and soul-mates are all detailed in the Kabbalah

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