Bikur cholim
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title:
Bikur cholim
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Bikur cholim refers to the mitzvah to visit and extend aid to the sick. It is considered an aspect of gemilut chasadim. It is traditional to recite prayers for healing, such as the Mi Shebeirach prayer in the synagogue, and Psalms on behalf of the sick. Bikur holim societies exist in Jewish communities around the world. The earliest bikur holim society on record dates back to the early Middle Ages.
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Mitzvah (Jewish religious commandment) to visit and extend aid to the sick
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikur_cholim
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2023-12-28T20:08:53Z
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