The Extent of Empathy

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October 31 2019
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50min 26s
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Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

Machshava:
Bein Adam L'Chaveiro 
Parsha:
Noach 

References: Taanit: 11a ,  Bava Metzia: 33a  

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The lesson of Bereishit Rabbah 31:17 from the separation of the men and women of Noach's family on the boat: Separating spouses in a time of destruction. One reason is empathy with those who suffer. But where does this apply, and what are its limits?

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