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The Holocaust: Coping Philosophically




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Kagan, Yitschak Meir
Rabbi Yitschak Meir Kagan was associate Director of the Lubavitch Foundation in Michigan. An innovative educator and author, he compiled “A Thought for the Week”, adapted from the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of blessed memory. Rabbi Kagan taught Chassidic philosophy at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Grand Valley State University and Oakland University.



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Posted: Jan 30, 2008
Rabbi Kagan, OBM
Rabbi Kagan sadly is no longer with us, he passed away suddenly several years ago. Several of his lectures and writings can be found at chabad.org/k2067.
Posted By Chani Benjaminson, Chabad.org

Posted: Jan 30, 2008
Brilliance
Rabbi Kagan, You are a wonderful, articulate teacher. You say things the way they are and offer deep, well thought out arguments.
Thank you.
Where can i listen to more of your lectures?
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: July 22, 2007
Compelling
Fascinating lesson. I am learning how to deal with G-d in my own life when I cannot fathom His actions by learning how you Jews deal with the Holocaust, the loss of your Temples and your other tragedies...especially observant Jews like the Rebbes through the ages deal with them.
Posted By Roxanne (goy)



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