A Grave Concern: Why Did Rachel Need a Matzeivah?

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December 02 2025
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Venue: Young Israel of West Hempstead Young Israel of West Hempstead

Halacha:
Death and Burial 
Parsha:
Vayishlach 

Collections: The Death of Rachel

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Do tzadikim need a tombstone? (Sources: Bereishis 35:20, and Torah Temimah and Tosefes Beracha ad loc.; Talmud Yerushalmi, Shekalim 2:5; Rambam Aveil 4:4; Shu"t Igros Moshe YD vol. 4, siman 57 and siman 61:3; Rashi, Bereishis 48:7)

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