<p>There is an ancient Jewish tradition that claims that the merit of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob can be used up - and, in fact, was used up many years ago. Yet Jewish liturgy constantly invokes the merit of the fathers, as well. What's going on?</p>

There is an ancient Jewish tradition that claims that the merit of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob can be used up - and, in fact, was used up many years ago. Yet Jewish liturgy constantly invokes the merit of the fathers, as well. What's going on?

(111) Can the Merit of the Forefathers Run Out? It's a Complicated Question

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(111) Can the Merit of the Forefathers Run Out? It's a Complicated Question