Friday, August 28, 2026

Putting the ‘me’ in ‘Meilitz Yosher’

 https://www.jpost.com/opinion/putting-the-me-in-meilitz-yosher-opinion-679373

Many hespedim conclude with the supposedly comforting prayer: “May they be a meilitz yosher for their family.” Meaning, may they be an ambassador of righteousness, a faithful advocate and defender of the living before God in the highest court. That’s a whole lot of pressure to place on the recently deceased.


Looking for source for this common practise


1 comment :

  1. No idea but we say it at the end of every tahara after closing the coffin.

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