'Inscribed in the book of life' about a dead person
Question
I've seen "may his name be inscribed in the Book of Life" used as a condolence a few times. Is this an OK usage? I have only used the phrase on the High Holidays to say "May you be inscribed..." and it doesn't make sense to me to say it about a dead person.
Answer
Thank you for your question,
there is no source for this custom, however, there is no prohibition in saying it.
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Head of the English department at sheilot.com, Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Graduate of Yeshivas Ponovezh and Kollel Ponovezh, tested by Mifal Halacha, Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah (2022–2026)
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