Definition: The term "berchta" in Jewish tradition refers to a ritual of purification or cleansing performed during the Talmudic period, which was around 1260-1350 CE. This ritual involved sprinkling water on the heads of the rabbis and other high-ranking Jews, as well as cleaning the bodies of those who had passed away. The purpose of this ritual was to purify the body of the deceased and ensure that they would be able to enter paradise
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