He derives this from the text (Vayikra 25:36), “Vechai achicha imach – your brother shall live with you.” This implies that one’s own life takes precedence over that of another.
The prayer of Elokai n’tzor continues, “V’limkal’lai nafshi sidom – May my soul be quiet to those that curse me.” Now, cursing is a rather radical action. The Siddur Meforesh includes that it means, ...
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