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Mi Sheberach LaCholim (Public Prayer for the Sick)

Public formal blessing for ill persons after Torah reading — mother's name preferred.

Public formal blessing for ill persons after Torah reading — mother's name preferred.

Key passages(3)

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Kaf HaChayim on Shulchan Arukh, Orach Chayim · Yaakov Chaim Sofer · c. 1900 CE

Relevance: High

A public blessing recited in synagogue after the Torah is returned to the ark, asking for God's mercy and healing for sick community members. The custom traditionally uses the mother's name when avail

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Curated Attribution (metadata) :: mi-shebeirach-cholim :: 139:20curated_attribution

Citation only · not on Sefaria
Relevance: High

A public blessing recited in synagogue after the Torah is returned to the ark, asking for God's mercy and healing for sick community members. The custom traditionally uses the mother's name when avail

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Curated Attribution (metadata) :: mi-shebeirach-cholim :: generalcurated_attribution

Citation only · not on Sefaria
Relevance: High

A public blessing recited in synagogue after the Torah is returned to the ark, asking for God's mercy and healing for sick community members. The custom traditionally uses the mother's name when avail

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