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“One of the most consequential, controversial, and complex aspects of the laws of lashon hara is that known to'elet or "purpose". Most importantly, this notion indicates that when the listener requires the information for his own protection, it is not only permissible to relate the information, but obligatory. [...]In a broad sense, the laws of lashon hara serve to protect the individual from losing his or her uniqueness in a blur of gossip and disconnected detail.”
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“Everyone living will soon be dead -- people forget. [...] Maybe that is why Abba, Vitka, and Ruzka's story is so important. It proves that you can fight, no matter what people remember or forget. [...] [Abba} had only his sense of dignity, hist strength and his belief that if you struggle, then win or lose, you win. [...] those who fought often survived.”
― The Avengers
― The Avengers
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