World To Come, The

If the body is but a temporary and deficient container for the soul, why recompose and revive it?

“Is it not enough for the righteous what is prepared for them in the World to Come,” the Midrash declares, “that they also ask for a tranquil life in this world?” But why not? Does G‑d have a limited quantity of tranquility to mete out?

Why do we fast on Yom Kippur? A common perception is that it’s to de-emphasize our physicality on the most spiritual day of the year. According to chassidic teaching, the very opposite is the case.

What would it be like to live in a world without death, pain or suffering, without struggle or striving, anxiety or yearning, without deadlines or hassles, effort or achievement? What would we do all day?

Into how many portions will the Land of Israel be divided during the Messianic Era? Will the Levites finally have their own land?

In his commentary on Genesis 37:2, Rashi says that "Jacob dwelt" can also mean that "Jacob sought to dwell in tranquility." Is seeking tranquility and happiness an inherently valuable pursuit? Is it okay to ask G-d to help us accomplish our mission free ...

From what I've read, it seems like we will automatically do the right thing. And without any decisions to make, won't life be pretty boring?

Who will be resurrected first, and how will bodies be reconstructed? Where will the dead arise, and what will happen to those who are alive at the time?

While not all souls have an equal share in Gan Eden; in rare instances, certain souls do not earn any share at all. The "World to Come," however, is different. Every Jewish soul that ever lived will be resurrected.