How to fix Karet – Shma Al Hamita
What is Karet? Karet: (lit. “excision”); the cutting of the soul, causing premature death on the earthly plane and a severing of the soul’s connection with G-d on the spiritual plane. If G‑d is everywhere, how can someone be completely cut off from Him? Can you repent after getting karet? There are 36 sins of Karet (see list) The Alter Rebbe explains […]
The 36 sins of karet
Offenses punishable by karet According to the Mishnah in Kerithoth there are a total of 36 offenses punishable by kareth. These are the 36 offenses as enumerated in that Mishnah. Where the offense is sexual intercourse karet applies to both parties: Sexual intercourse with one’s mother Sexual intercourse with one’s father’s wife Sexual intercourse with one’s son’s wife […]
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