Responsa that changed Jewish History: Martyrdom, Part II - The Sages of Ashkenaz

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November 10 2010
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51min 8s
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Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

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General,  Kiddush Hashem 

Collections: Rabbi Torczyner Responsa that changed Jewish History

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Second of two parts on the approach of halachic authorities to dying al kiddush hashem (martyrdom), and the way that influenced Jewish history. Looked at the honor Ashkenazi authorities accorded to martyrs, and the dishonor of those who failed to martyr themselves.

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