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On 15 October 2024 query to Chabad Ask a Rabbi Ref No 6414717
Over a hundred years ago a Jewish woman was a victium of a unknown seriel killer. According to one account a Rabbi put a curse on where the victium was found. Why a curse on the ground where the victium was found?
[explanation: Dayton Strangler - Wikipedia]
On 20 October 2024 answer to Query No 6414717
B"H
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this intriguing piece of history. Your curiosity about the Rabbi's actions is well-founded. The concept of placing a curse on the location where the victim was found has its roots in Jewish tradition. Specifically, it's connected to the Eglah Arufah ritual (Deuteronomy 21:1-9 https://www.chabad.org/torah-texts/9985). In ancient times, when a murdered body was found, and the killer unknown, the community would perform Eglah Arufah. This involved:
1. Decapitating a calf near the crime scene.
2. Declaring, "Our hands did not shed this blood".
3. Praying for forgiveness and atonement.
The ritual aimed to:
1. Express outrage and condemnation of the crime.
2. Declare collective innocence.
3. Seek divine mercy.
Explore this fascinating topic further:
The Mysterious Eglah Arufah (‘Decapitated Calf’) https://www.chabad.org/5611611
Your interest in Jewish history and tradition is commendable! Please feel free to ask more questions or share your thoughts.
All the best,
Rabbi Dov Stein
The joyous seven day holiday of Sukkot begins Wednesday evening October 16. Discover what is Sukkot; how to build a Sukkah, why we shake a palm and citron and find a Sukkah near you at:
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Sukkot is followed by the holiday of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, October 23-25. Learn more at https://www.chabad.org/simchattorah
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Over a hundred years ago a Jewish woman was a victium of a unknown seriel killer. According to one account a Rabbi put a curse on where the victium was found. Why a curse on the ground where the victium was found?
[explanation: Dayton Strangler - Wikipedia]
On 20 October 2024 answer to Query No 6414717
B"H
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this intriguing piece of history. Your curiosity about the Rabbi's actions is well-founded. The concept of placing a curse on the location where the victim was found has its roots in Jewish tradition. Specifically, it's connected to the Eglah Arufah ritual (Deuteronomy 21:1-9 https://www.chabad.org/torah-texts/9985). In ancient times, when a murdered body was found, and the killer unknown, the community would perform Eglah Arufah. This involved:
1. Decapitating a calf near the crime scene.
2. Declaring, "Our hands did not shed this blood".
3. Praying for forgiveness and atonement.
The ritual aimed to:
1. Express outrage and condemnation of the crime.
2. Declare collective innocence.
3. Seek divine mercy.
Explore this fascinating topic further:
The Mysterious Eglah Arufah (‘Decapitated Calf’) https://www.chabad.org/5611611
Your interest in Jewish history and tradition is commendable! Please feel free to ask more questions or share your thoughts.
All the best,
Rabbi Dov Stein
The joyous seven day holiday of Sukkot begins Wednesday evening October 16. Discover what is Sukkot; how to build a Sukkah, why we shake a palm and citron and find a Sukkah near you at:
https://www.chabad.org/sukkot
Sukkot is followed by the holiday of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, October 23-25. Learn more at https://www.chabad.org/simchattorah
-------------------------------------
Please join our High Holiday Campaign.
In the past year, millions turned to Chabad.org for help and resources.
Please help Chabad.org continue to serve you, and millions of others.
Please make a contribution here: https://www.chabad.org/tools/donate/dona...ck-6414717