Netivot Shalom, Lech Lecha

נתיבות שלום, לך לך

Original Text:

.אינו דומה אדם לאדם מיום בריאת אדם והלאה ואין אדם אחד יכול לתקן מה שעל חברו לתקן
היינו שלכל אדם יש לא יעודו ותפקידו אותו ירד לעולם לתקנו כידוע

Translation:

No person is like another. From the day of the creation of Adam and onward, no person can fix this world what is the responsibility of another to fix. Everyone has his or her destiny and assignment in life. [Translated by Rabbis for Human Rights, www.rhr-na.org]

Suggested Discussion Questions:

1. What are the social justice implications of this text?
2. How does this text differ from other texts about social responsibility?
3. Do you relate to this text? Why or why not?

Time Period:	Modern (Spinoza through post-WWII)
Type:	Commentary
Categories:	Governance & Leadership, Education, Advocacy
Keywords:	Personal Responsibility
Related Texts:	Netivot Shalom, Lech Lecha
Related Sourcesheets:	Leadership: Step Up and Speak Out, One For All: Personal Responsibility for Others, On Leadership

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