Martyrs or Haters? Why We Mourn the Deaths of Rabbi Akiva’s Students (Emor 5781)

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April 27 2021
 
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The deaths of Rabbi Akiva's students have had an impact on how we understand the process of redemption from Pesach to Shavuot. Were they martyrs or haters? Why do we mourn their deaths? Thoughts on mutual respect and the key to breaking the impasse of Jewish history.

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