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More on those who have no portion in the World to Come — starting with those who whisper incantations over a wound. The problem seems to be magicking up God’s healing powers, which is a marked sign of disrespect. But some surprising measures of incantations are indeed permitted – even on Shabbat. Also, when Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyracanus became ill – and the students went to visit him. Does this account take place before or after the story of the oven of Akhnai? Plus, the rationale that teaching Torah benefits people in both this world and the World to Come. Plus, an investigation into Menashe and his father Hezekiah, and why Menashe didn’t follow in his father’s good ways. Plus, points of faith even in suffering.
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