What is the significance of the 'luz' bone, and how does it relate to Melaveh Malkah?
Synopsis
Multiple authorities record the rabbinic tradition that a bone called 'neskov' or 'luz' is nourished only by the Melaveh Malkah meal and serves as the seed of resurrection. The Mishnah Berurah and Aruch HaShulchan both cite this teaching.
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