Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- Prayer
- Tehillim and Personal Prayers
Question
Is one obligated to daven for the health of a sibling who has "converted" to Christianity (or any other religion)?
Answer
You should pray for his "Refuat Hanefesh" – his spiritual health, so he will return to be part of the Jewish people as was before.
Prayer for non-Jewish sick
Various Rabbis | 24 Cheshvan 5768
Saying Tehillim for a sick person
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 16 Elul 5765
having my prayers answered
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 4, 5778
