Tisha B'Av: Rabbi Akiva and the Holocaust - Understanding Jewish Martyrdom
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Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Zt'l discusses the themes of Jewish martyrdom and the significance of Rabbi Akiva's death in relation to the Holocaust.
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on תשעה באב, on the topic of the holocaust, Kiddush Hashem, and Jewish martyrdom. Understanding the Gemara regarding the death of Rabbi Akiva; What did his talmidim mean when they asked, "Until this point?" as he recited Shema while the Romans were putting him to death? Also, what was the significance of it being זמן קריאת שמע? Amazing letter from a survivor of the camps describing the ultimate level of sacrifice. The Shalah’s explanation of Hashem’s response to Moshe Rabeinu when he asked why Rabbi Akiva had to suffer such a horrible fate. Also, what did Hashem mean that R' Akiva's fate was "My original intention."
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