Self-care in the Face of Oppression

The philosopher Martin Buber tells the story of a well-known 17th-century Chasidic rabbi named Zusya, who, on his deathbed, became very fearful. When his students asked him why, he said he feared standing before the judgment seat of G-d. His students were puzzled and tried to comfort him: their wonderful leader had nothing to fear. Zusya was a wise, kind leader.