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Rabbi Urges Compassion for Gaza Amid Israel Support

8/11/2025

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A rabbi passionately calls for support of Israel while denouncing the starvation of Gaza's civilians as a grave injustice. He highlights the need for compassion and courage, blending deontological and virtue ethics. Jewish thinkers, including Yonatan Brafman, advocate for nurturing virtues to foster community resilience in these pressing times.

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Story summary

A rabbi passionately calls for support of Israel while denouncing the starvation of Gaza's civilians as a grave injustice. He highlights the need for compassion and courage, blending deontological and virtue ethics. Jewish thinkers, including Yonatan Brafman, advocate for nurturing virtues to foster community resilience in these pressing times.