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Kotzk Podcast Ep004: Why is Masada absent from halachic discussion?
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The siege and mass suicide of the Zealots at Masada in 73 CE is legendary in Jewish history, but the Rabbis of both the Mishnaic and subsequent eras do not mention it at all. In this episode, Gavin and Jordan explore some possible reasons for this, and discuss how suicide for theological or military reasons has been addressed in halacha.
Original link: https://www.kotzkblog.com/2020/05/274-why-is-masada-absent-from-halachic.html
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