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Kevarim of Tzadikim

Contents 1 No Decaying 2 Praying 3 Formalities 3.1 Mikva 3.2 Stepping on Graves 3.3 Lighting Candles 4 Burial Strategy 4.1 In Galil 4.2 From Bavel 4.3 Far Out 4.4 Near Roads 4.5 Moving Kevarim 5 Organizations 5.1 Kadmonanue 5.2 Yisroel Meir Gabbai - Ohalei Tzadikim 5.3 Misrad Hadatot

No Decaying

Tzadikim that were perfect in this world and were fully Shomer Habris, their bodies do not decay after they pass away. There are a few cases where Kevarim of Tzadikim were transferred in recent years and the workers saw the bodies fresh as they day they passed away.

Praying

Formalities

Mikva

Stepping on Graves

Lighting Candles

Burial Strategy

In Galil

During the early times of the Mishna and Talmud, many Tzadikim were brought up North to be buried. Although the trip sometimes took 2-3 days this was done to establish holiness into the Galil, something which the Yerushalaim area naturally had due to the Bais Hamikdash.

From Bavel

Many Tzadikim were brought up from Babylon to be buried in Eretz Yisroel, a trip that often took a few weeks. Sometimes these Tzadikim were brought up right after their passing. Other times they were temporarily buried locally and were transferred at a later point.

Far Out

Often Tzadikim were buried in the places where they used to study Torah and do Hisbodedute and meditations. These locations were often far out from civilization to avoid disturbances, explaining why some kevarim are in middle of nowhere. Additionally kivrei tzadikim were often planted in strategic locations across the country to provide protection and implant holiness on their surrounding areas. There are also instances where the area of the kever was inhabited 2000 years ago but has become abandoned throughout history.

Near Roads

Sometimes Tzadikim were buried near main roads so they could be visited by all the travelers passing by. Since many roads in Northern Israel have changed little since Roman times, as can be attested to by their many turns and curves, these Kevarim are found on the roadside till this day.

Moving Kevarim

In recent time a number of kevarim were moved from Diaspora to Eretz Yisroel including Rabbi Chaim Vital and the Chida.

Organizations

Kadmonanue

Vaad Hatzalos Kevrei Hakadmonim

Yisroel Meir Gabbai - Ohalei Tzadikim

Misrad Hadatot

Israeli Government Department of Religion