Will the World Change After the Resurrection of the Dead?

1. Will the things in this world, such as Torah scrolls, faith, and other physical things like animals and cars, remain after the resurrection of the dead?

2. It is written that the spirit of impurity will be removed. After the resurrection, will there be no mikvah?

3. Will there be Shabbat meals after the resurrection of the dead, as there are now?

4. Will someone who grew up in a secular home and does not understand or know about the resurrection of the dead and the world to come be resurrected?

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Greetings and blessings,

1. At the beginning of the redemption, the Rambam writes that the world will continue as usual, but after the resurrection of the dead, some say the world will fundamentally change and become a spiritual world. See sources here:

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2. "And I will remove the spirit of impurity from the earth" (Zechariah 13:2) - this refers to the evil inclination, which will be nullified. The laws of impurity and purity do not apply to the evil inclination, but to the sanctity of the body.

Remember, the purpose of the resurrection of the dead is to fully observe the commandments, like offering sacrifices in the Holy Temple, etc.

3. Initially, yes. But it is possible that afterwards, the world will gradually change into a more spiritual reality, where even Shabbat will become a spiritual commandment.

4. Only Hashem judges the heart and kidneys, and knows exactly what a person knew, what they could have known, what they could not have known, and what their personal trials were in life. We have no knowledge in this, as each case is unique. There are also cases where sons and daughters who return to religion rectify and elevate the souls of their deceased parents.

With blessings,

Daniel Bels