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70sEraVet

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4. I seem to remember something about an ancient Jewish belief, that of the 36 hidden righteous ones

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Original post)

Sun Dec 4, 2022, 07:34 PM

Dec 2022

The world's continued existence is due to 36 Righteous individuals in each generation who remain hidden from the world, and it is their steadfast righteousness that constantly tips the scales of justice and saves the world from destruction.
We usual don't recognize these beings until after their time has passed.

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(Jewish Group) The man who saved more Jews than Schindler [View all] Behind the Aegis Dec 2022 OP

What a story! cilla4progress Dec 2022 #1

This person also saved many Stargleamer Dec 2022 #2

When things are as bad as they can get, look for the helpers Warpy Dec 2022 #3

I seem to remember something about an ancient Jewish belief, that of the 36 hidden righteous ones 70sEraVet Dec 2022 #4

What a moving story! The horrors of the Holocaust must never be forgotten. Lonestarblue Dec 2022 #5

What an amazing human being JustAnotherGen Dec 2022 #6