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Halachic Questions on Charity Intentions and Resurrection Marital Status Answered by Rabbi Aharon Botbol

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 13 hours ago

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Rabbi Aharon Botbol clarifies halachic rulings on whether mere intention to give charity obligates payment and discusses the marital status of a person revived from clinical death, concluding no new marriage is needed unless halachic death occurred. He also reviews rabbinic views on resurrection and marriage, emphasizing uncertainty until the future resurrection.

01Halachic opinions differ on whether intending charity during prayer obligates actual giving.
02The Shulchan Aruch permits leniency, while Ashkenazi custom often requires fulfilling the intended charity.
03A person revived from clinical death is not considered halachically dead, so marriage remains valid.
04In biblical resurrection, some authorities suggest new marriage ceremonies might be needed.
05Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the Zohar discuss a resurrected woman returning to her first husband.
06The Rambam advises against deep speculation on resurrection details until they occur.

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