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Shevuos 015: It is forbidden to heal oneself with words of Torah
Joseph Neustein, MD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked:
How does this prohibition jive with the universal practice of praying for
healing? Should we in fact never pray for our own welfare but only for
others? If so, how do we deal with "Heal me Hashem"Psalm VI and other
supplications for healing in Tehillim?
Thank you for your insights
Joseph Neustein, MD, El Paso, Texas USA
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The Kollel replies:
Praying is permitted; using verses as a *charm* is prohibited.
Here is something we wrote on the subject in Shabbos 67.
Be well,
Mordecai Kornfeld
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Shabbos 67
1) HEALING WITH VERSES FROM THE TORAH
QUESTION: How can the Gemara here permit one to use verses from the Torah
for healing? The Gemara (Shevuos 15b) states that it is forbidden to use
verses for healing!
ANSWERS:
(a) When one's intention is to heal a spiritual ailment with verses, it is
permitted. (MAHARSHA, see RAMBAM Avodas Kochavim 11:12)
(b) If the illness poses risk of mortal danger, one may use verses for
healing. (TOSFOS, Shevuos 15b and Pesachim 111a)
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