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According to Vayeria 18:1, who visited Avraham when he was sick?
According to Vayeria 18:1, who visited Avraham when he was sick?
- Hashem (correct)
- Moses
- Aaron
- An angel
Visiting the sick is considered a negative commandment.
Visiting the sick is considered a negative commandment.
False (B)
What is the Hebrew term for 'visiting the sick'?
What is the Hebrew term for 'visiting the sick'?
Bikur Cholim
According to the Yalkut Yosef, one should visit the sick person even if they have doctors and ______ addressing all of their needs.
According to the Yalkut Yosef, one should visit the sick person even if they have doctors and ______ addressing all of their needs.
According to the Yalkut Yosef, what is one of the reasons to visit the sick?
According to the Yalkut Yosef, what is one of the reasons to visit the sick?
It is never appropriate to visit an enemy who is ill.
It is never appropriate to visit an enemy who is ill.
What should you consider before visiting someone?
What should you consider before visiting someone?
A person should not enter the room of a sick person ______.
A person should not enter the room of a sick person ______.
What is considered praiseworthy regarding the mitzvah of visiting the sick?
What is considered praiseworthy regarding the mitzvah of visiting the sick?
According to the Kitzur Shulachan Aruch, visiting the sick more often is not praiseworthy.
According to the Kitzur Shulachan Aruch, visiting the sick more often is not praiseworthy.
According to the Aruch Hashulcha, what should one be careful about when visiting the sick?
According to the Aruch Hashulcha, what should one be careful about when visiting the sick?
According to the Aruch Hashulcha, what characteristic must the visitor have?
According to the Aruch Hashulcha, what characteristic must the visitor have?
According to the Shulchan Aruch, one should only visit sick Jewish people.
According to the Shulchan Aruch, one should only visit sick Jewish people.
According to the Kitzur S"A, when should those who don't regularly visit go if a person becomes sick?
According to the Kitzur S"A, when should those who don't regularly visit go if a person becomes sick?
According to the Yalkut Yosef, someone who is ill can ______ visitors if there is someone taking care of them.
According to the Yalkut Yosef, someone who is ill can ______ visitors if there is someone taking care of them.
According to the Yalkut Yosef, it is impossible for a baby to benefit from the visit.
According to the Yalkut Yosef, it is impossible for a baby to benefit from the visit.
When visiting the sick, what is a practical guideline to keep in mind?
When visiting the sick, what is a practical guideline to keep in mind?
When visiting the sick, what kind of little gifts should one bring?
When visiting the sick, what kind of little gifts should one bring?
According to Derech Sichah, if one finds the person asleep, the mitzvah has not be fulfilled.
According to Derech Sichah, if one finds the person asleep, the mitzvah has not be fulfilled.
What is the best method to do the mitzvah, if you cannot come visit
What is the best method to do the mitzvah, if you cannot come visit
Match the following scenarios with their respective guidelines regarding visiting the sick:
Match the following scenarios with their respective guidelines regarding visiting the sick:
One should avoid visiting during the first or last three _______ hours of the day
One should avoid visiting during the first or last three _______ hours of the day
According to the Aruch Hashulchan, The Chofetz Chaim's opinion is just a Halacha.
According to the Aruch Hashulchan, The Chofetz Chaim's opinion is just a Halacha.
According to the Rambam, What time should you not visit the sick?
According to the Rambam, What time should you not visit the sick?
What should you do when you can't physically visit the sick?
What should you do when you can't physically visit the sick?
The mitzvah of visiting the sick is completed when you visit that person only
The mitzvah of visiting the sick is completed when you visit that person only
According to the picture, what should you do when visiting the sick?
According to the picture, what should you do when visiting the sick?
What's preferable, according to Titzitz Eliezer:?
What's preferable, according to Titzitz Eliezer:?
What is needed to fulfill the mitzvah?
What is needed to fulfill the mitzvah?
When one prays for a sick person on shabbat one should say 'Shabbat ______' (Shabbos should be a ______.
When one prays for a sick person on shabbat one should say 'Shabbat ______' (Shabbos should be a ______.
Match the component of Visiting The Sick With the appropriate meaning
Match the component of Visiting The Sick With the appropriate meaning
You don't have to say the name when praying for some one
You don't have to say the name when praying for some one
If someone says that one shouldn't enter the room of a sick person suddenly.
If someone says that one shouldn't enter the room of a sick person suddenly.
What is the most important to keep in mind about the ill person,?
What is the most important to keep in mind about the ill person,?
According to Some says that nowadays an enemy may visit since it brings to _________.
According to Some says that nowadays an enemy may visit since it brings to _________.
ALSO (v important) one should be careful that it doesn't cause the sick person to feel?
ALSO (v important) one should be careful that it doesn't cause the sick person to feel?
According to the text- If your an every day visitor, your good to visit whenever!
According to the text- If your an every day visitor, your good to visit whenever!
Why should someone not talk about, when visiting the sick?
Why should someone not talk about, when visiting the sick?
When visiting the sick and they are asleep what should you do? (Alongs with daveing
When visiting the sick and they are asleep what should you do? (Alongs with daveing
Machloket: Some poskim say you ______ fullfill your mitzvah over the phone,
Machloket: Some poskim say you ______ fullfill your mitzvah over the phone,
Match the component Visiting Sick
Match the component Visiting Sick
Flashcards
Visiting the Sick (Bikur Cholim)
Visiting the Sick (Bikur Cholim)
Visiting the sick is a mitzvah (positive commandment) derived from Hashem visiting Avraham when he was sick.
Why visit the sick?
Why visit the sick?
Even if the sick person has adequate medical care, it's still important to visit them for encouragement and to invoke divine mercy.
Timing of Visitation
Timing of Visitation
Be sensitive to the patient's needs and ask when would be a good time to visit.
When to avoid visiting
When to avoid visiting
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Frequency of Visits
Frequency of Visits
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Who should visit?
Who should visit?
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Refusing Visitors
Refusing Visitors
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Practical Guidelines
Practical Guidelines
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Visiting Asleep Patients
Visiting Asleep Patients
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Davening for the ill
Davening for the ill
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Praying
Praying
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Visiting
Visiting
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Visiting an enemy
Visiting an enemy
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Study Notes
- Visiting the sick is a mitzvah, a positive commandment.
- This is derived from Hashem's visit to Avraham when he was sick.
Encouragement
- Visiting the sick person is important even if they have doctors and nurses.
- It offers encouragement, aids recovery, and can help earn mercy from Hashem.
Sensitivity to Patients is key
- Be sensitive to the patient’s needs and ask what would be a good time to visit.
- Chofetz Chaim advises avoiding visits during the first or last three halachic hours of the day.
- If that's the only time available, visiting is preferred.
Rambam's View
- The Rambam states one should not visit during the first three hours of the day because the patient's illness is less severe at that time.
- Visiting during the last three hours isn't advised since that is when the illness is at its worst.
Visiting Enemies
- Some suggest visiting an enemy can bring peace.
- Others advise against visiting if it appears one is happy about the enemy’s misfortune.
- Be careful that one doesn't make the sick person feel worse by visiting due to them being very sick.
General Guidelines
- One should not enter a sick person's room suddenly, as that can be undignified.
- There is no maximum number of times one can perform this mitzvah, but it shouldn't burden the sick person.
- Be mindful not create a burden for the sick person, as it can be hard for them to speak or move.
Who Should Visit
- Relatives and friends who regularly visit the sick person's house can visit immediately, but others should wait three days unless the illness is sudden and severe.
- Visiting non-Jewish sick people is encouraged, and equals visiting sick Jewish people.
- Visiting applies even if they are greater or older than them
Can the ill refuse Visitors
- An ill patient can refuse visitors, especially if someone is already providing care.
- Even if the patient is a baby or unaware, the support benefits the parents.
Practical Suggestions
- Visitors shouldn’t stay too long.
- Visits should be short, sweet, and positive.
- Gifts are appropriate.
- Visitors should talk in good spirits, not discuss the sick person’s illness.
Visiting Asleep Patients
- If the patient is asleep, one still fulfills the mitzvah.
- The patient will be informed after awakening.
Visiting Over the Phone
- Some say a phone call doesn't fulfill the mitzvah.
- All agree that is preferable to nothing at all
- Video call it is preferrable to a regular phone call
- It is better to speak in person beforehand so calling them feels more personal and empathetic
Four Parts of the Mitzvah
- Doing/helping with practical needs
- Enabling enjoyment
- Joining in sorrow
- Prayer to awaken mercy
- Removing one sixtieth of the illness
Prayer for the Sick
- Included doing acts of chessed (kindness)
- Praying for the person is essential for fulfilling the mitzvah.
- Prayers can be done anywhere, but are preferable in front of the sick person.
- On Shabbat, prayers should emphasize comfort, avoiding sadness, and a positive tone.
- Mentioning the name of the sick person and their mother is part of the prayer.
Key Considerations
- One should think about what the ill person needs.
- One should consider the best time to visit.
- Stays should be short to allow for rest.
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