Episode

Taking on Your Parents’ Punishment

Podcast: Simply Deep
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 3225
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Summary

When quoting your parent after their death, the Gemara in kiddushin 31b says that it’s kavod for you to say “I should be an atonement for their bed.” What does this mean? Rashi says that you’re asking for the punishment for their sins to come upon you. This doesn’t seem like a Jewish idea?! Also, how is this kavod?