Friday, June 16, 2017

avodah zarah - Why is hell termed Gehinnom?


Why is the place that that wicked are punished for their sins after death termed Gehinnom? Is there is an association with Gei ben Hinnom where idolatry was performed? If so why was this place singled out?





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