Simone Biles exemplifies the Jewish value of pikuach nefesh

Athletes are setting boundaries to preserve their mental and physical health — creating their own version of pikuach nefesh, the Jewish principles of preserving life above all else.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Team - Final - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - July 27, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States during the Women's Team Final

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ByHANNAH S. PRESSMAN / JTA

JULY 30, 2021 03:44

Simone Biles exemplifies the Jewish value of pikuach nefesh

Athletes are setting boundaries to preserve their mental and physical health — creating their own version of pikuach nefesh, the Jewish principles of preserving life above all else.

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Simone Biles exemplifies the Jewish value of pikuach nefesh

Athletes are setting boundaries to preserve their mental and physical health — creating their own version of pikuach nefesh, the Jewish principles of preserving life above all else.

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