Perform the mitzvah of yibbum when a brother dies childless.
This mitzvah commands the surviving brother to marry the widow of his childless brother, known as yibbum. The first child born from this union continues the name and legacy of the deceased brother, preserving his place within Israel. While today halacha prioritizes chalitzah (releasing the widow), the Torah originally presents yibbum as a sacred act of kindness and continuity, ensuring the deceased brother’s line is not extinguished.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
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