The Rebbe explains that pikuach nefesh refers solely to preserving life, not to suffering, as shown in Yoma 85a. He clarifies his note on Rambam, that “ways of Hashem” means maintaining health to serve Hashem, not imitating His attributes, and corrects a textual point in Shulchan Aruch.
https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5839

The Rebbe explains that pikuach nefesh refers solely to preserving life, not to suffering, as shown in Yoma 85a. He clarifies his note on Rambam, that “ways of Hashem” means maintaining health to serve Hashem, not imitating His attributes, and corrects a textual point in Shulchan Aruch. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5839

5839 - Clarifications on Pikuach Nefesh and Rambam’s Wording

To date there are 30 volumes of the Rebbe’s correspondence (Igros Kodesh) that have been published. In the Rebbe's correspondence one sees his scholarship, concern for every individual, and the communal projects which he pioneered. This podcast is a recording from our daily studies in these letters.

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5839 - Clarifications on Pikuach Nefesh and Rambam’s Wording

5839 - Clarifications on Pikuach Nefesh and Rambam’s Wording