Dreams of Dying
Question
I had a series of dreams that were graphically disturbing. In the past I have looked up the meaning of a few of my dreams. They are usually spot on. This recent dream, after research, is saying that I will die soon. In searching for a confirmation or answer, I found a rabbi that said that in Judaism they don’t believe in dreams anymore. Is this true? If it is true, it could be quite damaging to my attitude and I think I would need further help taking it all in.
Answers
While it is possible that there is a dimension of truth to dreams, in general the rule is that dreams merely reflect subconscious thought. This is mentioned in the Talmud.
Having said that, if you are terribly concerned about your dream, I would suggest that you contact Rav Yaakov Hillel. Chacham Hillel is an internationally renowned Kabbalist, wise and sensitive. He lives in Jerusalem and he speaks fluent English (as well as Hebrew). Chacham Hillel can be contacted at: 972-2-582-5662.
Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team