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When Helping Becomes a Burden #shorts
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A well-intentioned visit can become exhausting for the person receiving it. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg shares a practical lesson in bikur cholim: put the patient’s needs first, and know when it’s time to leave. #BikurCholim #Chesed #RabbiEfremGoldberg
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Sometimes, with the best of intentions,
a person comes to visit someone who's
sick
and they unpack for the day. They move
in for the week. They stay cuz frankly,
it's good entertainment for them. Where
else are they going? So, it's a very
kind thing, a nice thing they do, but
you need to know shorter is better, less
is more. Don't burden the person. And
you don't visit when it's convenient or
good for you. Bikor holim is all about
what's good for the patient. Don't
impose yourself. Don't stay longer than
[music] you're want. Don't overstay your