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October 15, 1955
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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Jewish Talmudic teaching on confession (vidui) before death as atonement for sins, akin to Yom Kippur, granting a place in the World to Come.
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"Confession as Atonement for Sin"
Judaism's [Death Imminent]
(Detroit Jewish News)
The Talmud (Babli, Shabbos, 32a) says that a person who
is ill and is expected to die should confess his sins, (pronounce
vidui) for all who are expected to die should confess.
Another source in the Talmud says that he who confesses
before his death has a part in THE "WORLD TO COME."
(Tractate Sanhedrin 43b)
The reason for this confessional is sometimes con-
nected with the belief that death is a means of atonement.
Thus a person should approach his impending demise as he
approaches the Day of Atonement. Just as it is customary to
confess one's sins before the Day of Atonement so is it cus-
tomary to confess one's sins before death.
Judaism's [Death Imminent]
(Detroit Jewish News)
The Talmud (Babli, Shabbos, 32a) says that a person who
is ill and is expected to die should confess his sins, (pronounce
vidui) for all who are expected to die should confess.
Another source in the Talmud says that he who confesses
before his death has a part in THE "WORLD TO COME."
(Tractate Sanhedrin 43b)
The reason for this confessional is sometimes con-
nected with the belief that death is a means of atonement.
Thus a person should approach his impending demise as he
approaches the Day of Atonement. Just as it is customary to
confess one's sins before the Day of Atonement so is it cus-
tomary to confess one's sins before death.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Providence Divine
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Confession
Atonement
Talmud
Vidui
Death
World To Come
Story Details
Story Details
The Talmud teaches that a person facing imminent death should confess sins (vidui) to atone, similar to before the Day of Atonement, ensuring a share in the World to Come.