Vicarious Merit in the Framework of the Rambam's Ikkarim

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!In this morning's (12/26/21) YBT Sunday Shiur we examine four common expressions that are used in reference to the deceased: (1) "aliyah / l'iluyi nishmas" - may the soul have an elevation, (2) "zechus" - in merit of, (3) "zichrono li'vracha" - may their memory be for a blessing, (4) "karapah" - may this be an atonement for the deceased. As the title indicates, the scope of this shiur was limited to the framework of the Rambam's ikkarim (fundamental principles of Torah) for reasons which are explained in the intro. The shiur opens with a few words from Dani Kuznicki, who dedicated this shiur to the loving memory of Zisi Kuznicki (Zissel Gittel bas Moshe) a"h.מקורות:ר"ן - דרשה יהראפווב"ד - החלק הרביעיRabbi Joshua Maroof, "In the Hands of Heaven: Hashem’s Role in Tragedy"Rabbi Slifkin, "What Can One Do For Someone Who Has Passed Away?" רמב"ם - פירוש המשניות, סנהדרין, הקדמה לפרק חלקרמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר המדע, הלכות תשובה ג:א-ג; ח:א-ג; ט:אMenachem Kellner, "Must a Jew Believe Anything?" (2nd edition)רמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר המדע, הלכות יסודי התורה ד:חרמב"ם - פירוש המשניות, אבות ד:כא-כברמב"ם - פירוש המשניות, מכות ג:טזרמב"ם - מורה הנבוכים ג:נדרד"ק - ספר השורשים, ע.ו.ת. ז.כ.ה./ז.כ.כ.רמב"ם - פירוש המשניות, שמונה פרקים, פרקים ב,זרלב"ג ומאירי - משלי י:זרמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר שופטים, הלכות אבל ד:דרמב"ם - פירוש המשניות, חולין א:בר' אברהם בן הרמב"ם + מלבי"ם - בראשית לה:חרמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר שופטים, הלכות ממרים ו:חרמב"ם - פירוש המשניות, נגעים ב:אIf you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail.com. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.com. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rabbischneeweissBlog: https://kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmschneeweiss"The Mishlei Podcast": https://mishlei.buzzsprout.com"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: https://thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: https://rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: https://machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": https://tefilah.buzzsprout.comGuide to the Torah Content of Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss: https://kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/2021/04/links-to-torah-content-of-rabbi-matt.htmlAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_share