The Chaluka de-Rabbanan is a spiritual garment provided to the soul upon its entry into the spiritual realms, particularly after it departs from the physical body. This garment serves as a protective and purifying intermediary, allowing the soul to transition from the physical to the spiritual and enabling it to interact with higher spiritual realms. The garment represents the spiritual “form” of the mitzvot (commandments) and Torah study performed during the individual’s life.

The Chaluka de-Rabbanan is not only a reward but also a necessity, as it allows the soul to withstand the intensity of divine light and enter Gan Eden. Without this garment, the soul would be unable to endure the holiness of the spiritual worlds.

  • Spiritual Preparation: The Chaluka de-Rabbanan symbolizes the soul’s readiness for the afterlife. It is a reminder that one’s actions in this world directly shape one’s spiritual reality.
  • Torah and Mitzvot as the Garment: This garment is metaphorically “woven” from Torah study, prayer, and the performance of mitzvot. Each righteous deed adds a thread to the garment, enhancing its beauty and completeness.
  • Transition from Physical to Spiritual: The garment serves as an intermediary that allows the soul to transition from the physical world to the spiritual. Without it, the soul remains “naked” and vulnerable.

Zohar, Vayikra:

“When a soul ascends to the supernal worlds, it requires a garment to clothe itself, which is woven from the mitzvot it performed in this world.” This describes the Chaluka de-Rabbanan as a garment made from the spiritual merits accumulated during one’s life.

 

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