bikur cholim

“The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim--Visiting the Sick”
(updated and revised from Vayeira 5764-2003)

The directive to cling to G-d, entails that mortals follow G-d's ways. In this parasha, the Al-mighty pays a visit to an ailing Abraham, and thus introduces the practice of visiting the sick. This commandment is more intricate than it appears at first glance, and the reward associated with it, is often beyond comprehension.

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"The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim--Visiting the Sick"

The directive to cling to G-d, entails that mortals follow G-d's ways. In this parasha, the Al-mughty pays a visit to an ailing Abraham, and thus introduces the practice of visiting the sick. This commandment is more intricate than it appears at first glance, and the reward associated with it, is often beyond comprehension.