From “Visiting the Sick,” a tutorial by Ariel Scheib:
Visiting the sick bikur holim) is considered an act of loving kindness (gemilut hasadim). The concept of bikur holim is first introduced in the Bible when God visits Abraham while he is recovering from circumcision (Genesis 18:1). It is from this instant on that Jews are required to emulate God in visiting the sick. Jews are required to visit all who are ill, including gentiles. . . .Rabbis believe that one who visits the sick takes away a sixtieth of his pain. Continue Reading
