Sunday, August 26, 2007

Amatlai Bat Karnabo

The name of the mother of Abraham was Amatlai Bat Karnabo. She was reincarnated as Channa with Seven Sons in the story of Chanukkah.

When her seven sons were killed, she said "Go my sons and tell Abraham your father. You were only tested, and I really sacrificed my children. You were tested with just one, and I sacrificed seven". She then threw herself down from the roof and died. This we her tikkun for worshipping idols and her continued conversation with her son.

Her husband Terach was reincarnated as Iyov, and received his tikkun through suffering.

"Gilgulei Neshamot" by Rabbi Meir of Fano.

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