Techiyat HaMeytim - Resurrection of the Dead: Difference between revisions
Created page with "echiyat HaMeytim is one of the good things promised to the Jewish people, which will occur some time after the coming of Moshiach. The belief in the resurrection of the dead is one of the fundamental principles of Jewish faith. == Source and Obligation of Faith in It == === In the Torah === The source of the resurrection of the dead in the Torah is discussed at length in the Babylonian Talmud. Several verses are brought as sources: * From the verse: "And from it you s..." |
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echiyat HaMeytim is one of the good things promised to the Jewish people, which will occur some time after the coming of Moshiach. The belief in the resurrection of the dead is one of the fundamental principles of Jewish faith. | echiyat HaMeytim is one of the good things promised to the Jewish people, which will occur some time after the coming of Moshiach. The belief in the resurrection of the dead is one of the fundamental principles of Jewish faith. | ||
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==== Its Time ==== | ==== Its Time ==== | ||
Expanded topic - '''The World to Come''' | Expanded topic - '''[[Olam Haba - The World to Come]]''' | ||
The resurrection of the dead will occur after the building of the third Beis Hamikdash and after the ingathering of the exiles. According to Rambam's approach that the resurrection of the dead is not the time of the ultimate reward, but rather part of the Messianic era - it will take place in the second period of the Messianic era. In the Zohar it is explained that the ingathering of exiles precedes the resurrection of the dead by forty years. However, the Rebbe determined that one can merit this immediately at the beginning of the redemption, and regarding the words of the Zohar, he expressed that the forty years can also turn into forty moments. He also expressed that the question about the need to wait forty years will be resolved by Eliyahu Hanavi. | The resurrection of the dead will occur after the building of the third Beis Hamikdash and after the ingathering of the exiles. According to Rambam's approach that the resurrection of the dead is not the time of the ultimate reward, but rather part of the Messianic era - it will take place in the second period of the Messianic era. In the Zohar it is explained that the ingathering of exiles precedes the resurrection of the dead by forty years. However, the Rebbe determined that one can merit this immediately at the beginning of the redemption, and regarding the words of the Zohar, he expressed that the forty years can also turn into forty moments. He also expressed that the question about the need to wait forty years will be resolved by Eliyahu Hanavi. | ||
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==== Its Level ==== | ==== Its Level ==== | ||
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In the time of the resurrection, there will be a Divine revelation from the Essence of Ein Sof as it is without any concealment or garment. Regarding this revelation it is said: "Your teacher will no longer be hidden, and your eyes shall see your teacher" and Rashi explains: "He will not be covered from you by the corner of his garment, meaning He will not hide His face from you." The wonder of the future revelation is that besides the wonder that all concealing things will be nullified, the revelation itself will have its root in the very Essence that is beyond the definition of 'revelation' and 'light'. | In the time of the resurrection, there will be a Divine revelation from the Essence of Ein Sof as it is without any concealment or garment. Regarding this revelation it is said: "Your teacher will no longer be hidden, and your eyes shall see your teacher" and Rashi explains: "He will not be covered from you by the corner of his garment, meaning He will not hide His face from you." The wonder of the future revelation is that besides the wonder that all concealing things will be nullified, the revelation itself will have its root in the very Essence that is beyond the definition of 'revelation' and 'light'. | ||
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==== Its Form ==== | ==== Its Form ==== | ||
''Expanded article – Tal Orot Talechah (Your Dew of Lights)'' | ''Expanded article – [[Tal Orot Talechah - Your Dew of Lights|Tal Orot Talechah (Your Dew of Lights)]]'' | ||
The resurrection of the dead will be through the dew of resurrection, as our Sages said: "Anyone who engages in Torah, the dew of Torah revives him." This is a sublime level in Ein Sof, which will give us the power to receive the revelations of the future. | The resurrection of the dead will be through the dew of resurrection, as our Sages said: "Anyone who engages in Torah, the dew of Torah revives him." This is a sublime level in Ein Sof, which will give us the power to receive the revelations of the future. | ||
==== Revelation of the Holy One's Delight ==== | ==== Revelation of the Holy One's Delight ==== | ||
''Expanded article – The World to Come'' | ''Expanded article – [[Olam Haba - The World to Come]]'' | ||
The World to Come will be after the resurrection of the dead, and in it there is no eating nor drinking nor procreation nor business nor jealousy nor hatred nor competition, but the righteous sit with their crowns on their heads and enjoy the radiance of the Divine Presence and they do not return to dust and exist forever. | The World to Come will be after the resurrection of the dead, and in it there is no eating nor drinking nor procreation nor business nor jealousy nor hatred nor competition, but the righteous sit with their crowns on their heads and enjoy the radiance of the Divine Presence and they do not return to dust and exist forever. | ||
== It Already Existed in the World == | == It Already Existed in the World == | ||
'''Expanded topic - It Already Existed in the World''' | '''Expanded topic - [[Kvar Haya Le'olamim|It Already Existed in the World]]''' | ||
* After their souls departed at the giving of the Torah, the Holy One, blessed be He, restored them through the dew of Torah. | * After their souls departed at the giving of the Torah, the Holy One, blessed be He, restored them through the dew of Torah. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* Eternal Life (Death will be swallowed up) | * [[Eternal Life (Death will be swallowed up)]] | ||
* World to Come | * [[Olam Haba - The World to Come]] | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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* Rabbi Sendy Valishanski, '''The Essence of Resurrection of the Dead • The Matter of Moshiach''' Marcheshvan 5782/2021 | * Rabbi Sendy Valishanski, '''The Essence of Resurrection of the Dead • The Matter of Moshiach''' Marcheshvan 5782/2021 | ||
* Rabbi Menachem Mendel Harel, in a series of articles on the Chabad Info website: Who Will Rise in the Resurrection of the Dead? '''•''' Will They Die Again After the Resurrection? '''•''' The World to Come According to Rambam: Soul Without Body '''•''' Ramban's Approach Regarding Gan Eden and the World to Come '''•''' The Verdict of Chassidic Teaching Regarding the World to Come '''•''' How Will the Earth Suffice for All Those Who Rise in the Resurrection? '''•''' Will the Dead Rise Sick or Healthy? '''•''' Fulfillment of Mitzvot by Those Who Rise in the Resurrection of the Dead 5772/2012 | * Rabbi Menachem Mendel Harel, in a series of articles on the Chabad Info website: Who Will Rise in the Resurrection of the Dead? '''•''' Will They Die Again After the Resurrection? '''•''' The World to Come According to Rambam: Soul Without Body '''•''' Ramban's Approach Regarding Gan Eden and the World to Come '''•''' The Verdict of Chassidic Teaching Regarding the World to Come '''•''' How Will the Earth Suffice for All Those Who Rise in the Resurrection? '''•''' Will the Dead Rise Sick or Healthy? '''•''' Fulfillment of Mitzvot by Those Who Rise in the Resurrection of the Dead 5772/2012 | ||
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