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Martyrs of Life

Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson

"What is unique about a Jewish martyr," wrote Rabbi Sholom DovBer of Lubavitch, "is that he would rather stay alive."

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	From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

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Posted: Apr 24, 2010

gracious!

the comments also make this insight feel so complete. thanks again. you are all a blessing. HUGS

Posted By shells

Posted: Apr 23, 2010

What a wise thing to say

Did the rabbi write books that are available in English? Thank you very much

Posted By Heydi, Winnipeg, Canada

Posted: Apr 20, 2010

Mamish Insane

...and equally inspiring and beautiful. Thank you!

Posted By Anthony, Cape Town, S.A.

Posted: Apr 20, 2010

Let us live

Wow. That gives me chills, especially right after Yom HaZikaron.

Posted By Anonymous, Binghamton, NY

Posted: Apr 20, 2010

Martyrdom and gender

The Rabbi made a thought-provoking statement: one that genders the act of martyrdom as exclusively masculine, when in fact many women have also become martyrs. It could be restated, "What is unique about a Jewish martyr is that she would rather stay alive."

Posted By Jemal

Posted: Apr 20, 2010

Precious Statement!

This is a precious statement. Immense wisdom is in it. Many thanks to Rabbi Freeman for sharing!

Posted By Syed Shahid Ali, Karachi, Pakistan

Posted: Apr 20, 2010

Jewish Martyrs

What is really unique according to Rebbe Zalman is that soul of Jew always wishes to return to it's source and leave the body. The body living in the animal world as it does, by clinging to life, allows the soul to use it, and elevate it for the holy purpose of making our world a place where G-d may dwell. So, do not be too hard on your body and animal soul, it's desire for life is the only reason the soul hangs around for mitzvot, and perhaps the ultimate mitzvot to sanctify G-d's name.

Posted By Dr. Harry Hambuirger, Miami, Fl

Posted: Apr 20, 2010

Great quote!!!

Posted By David, Vienna, Austria

Collection II


	A Two-Faced World


	Martyrs of Life


	Leave Nothing Behind


	Growing Up


	Conscious Creation


	Definitions


	Understanding & Understandable


	Exploiting a Setback


	Misappropriation


	Inexplicable Justice


	Purposeful, But Despised


	Insufficient Sins


	Protest


	Demand Your Rights


	Be Quiet

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