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The Other In Jewish Thought #4 Rabbi Elisha Ben Avuyah, "The Other" 032118.MP3

Rabbi Jonathan Kligler
Rabbi Jonathan Kligler
Episode • Mar 30, 2018 • 1h 35m
How are we to treat a member of our own community who alienates himself and makes himself "other"? In these poignant Talmudic tales about Rabbi Elisha Ben Avuyah loses his faith and leaves the Jewish fold. He is shunned by all except his friend and student Rabbi Meir, who refuses to cut off the relationship and continues to love and connect with his dear friend.

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