Resurrection of the Dead, The

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.

Ultimately, the reward for our efforts will not be limited to that which we have directly earned—that which is humanly possible to achieve. During the Resurrection Era, we will be treated to a reward which can only be viewed as a gift from Above.

Kabbalah explains which aspects of a person return at the Resurrection of the Dead.

The Resurrection of the Dead testifies that the soul and body were never totally apart

Yes, Jews believe in an afterlife in a world beyond the one you’re currently living in—sometimes referred to as “heaven.” A rich tradition informs us that there is a sequel to this life that makes sense of everything you’re going through in this installme...

What is the Jewish belief in the Resurrection of the Dead? What will actually happen and what is the purpose of this supernatural phenomenon?

The Talmud seeks scriptural origins of the foundational Jewish belief: “the dead will live again”. The tracing trajectory leads us to Aaron HaKohen and subtleties of the mandatory Terumah offerings the Nation of Israel provides for the Kohen clerisy. Ulti...

The Gemara begins its analysis of the Mishnah by attempting to understand why lack of faith in the resurrection is so egregiously sinful—as to rob a soul of its eternity! As evidenced by a fascinating biblical narrative, Divine retribution seems to follow...

We believe that following the coming of Moshiach we will all be reunited with all the departed souls of our loved ones. Why is the resurrection of the dead such a fundamental belief in Judaism?