My personal opinion is that some of these situations aren’t hailing from the source the recipient believes. It can be difficult to discern the truth and deception can occur. We must exercise wisdom and prudence.
While Judaism may agree with the idea of
purgatory its manifestation is wholly different from what you’ve shared. We recite the
Kaddish to honor our loved ones. It is typically done for a parent, spouse, and children but may also include siblings.
The prayer is recited for eleven months from the day of the death and also on the anniversary of a death. We join in unison on Shabbat with fellow mourners and say...
English Translation
May His great Name grow exalted and sanctified.
(Amen)
In the world that He created as He willed.
May He give reign to His kingship in your lifetimes and in your days, and in the lifetimes of the entire Family of Israel, swiftly and soon.
Now respond: Amen.
(Amen)
May His great Name be blessed forever and ever.
May His great Name be blessed forever and ever.
Blessed, praised, glorified, exalted, extolled, mighty, upraised, and lauded be the Name of the Holy One, Blessed is He
(Blessed is He) beyond any blessing and song,
praise and consolation that are uttered in the world.
Now respond: Amen.
May there be abundant peace from Heaven, and life
upon us and upon all Israel.
Now respond: Amen.
He Who makes peace in His heights, may He make peace,
upon us and upon all Israel.
Now respond: Amen.
This is a prayer of praise that recognizes Adonai’s greatness. We don’t address the dead at all.
Our practice and approach has nothing in common with the video shared. Nor are we encouraged to mirror their actions.