JLI: Why the World Needs the ‘Chosen People’
Discover the true meaning behind one of the most misunderstood ideas in Judaism: “the Chosen People.” Rabbi Moshe Bryski takes us on a powerful journey—from Adam and Eve to Abraham, from free choice to our mission in the world—to reveal what being “chosen” really means.
Tuvia
But he doesn’t explain the most important issues: Hashvas Aveido Lnochri, To’os Akum, Pkuach Nefesh shel Tinuk Nochri, Etc., Etc. Please don’t bring in situations where we are making a Kiddush Hashem or causing Eivo. Isn’t it better to talk less?
Levy
Since we are a light onto the nations, perhaps he holds that we should not exclude gentiles when are being Mispallel “Rofeh Choilei Amo Yisroel”, or “Shlach Refuah Shleimo Lcholei Amecha”.
suaul
It’s a very hurtful subject. Why would my mother give birth to un-chosen children, why would God bring us to the world as the un-chosen ones. Did He know that we will for sure be inferior?
No matter how much you try to white-wash it with your Yiddishe Kup, it’s still hurtful.