In 1964, renowned Jewish philosopher Martin Buber said of chosenness, "In imitating God by being a holy
nation, Israel must not withdraw from the world of the nations but rather radiate a positive influence on
them through every aspect of Jewish living."
Through pursuing justice in all that we do, we come "closer to fulfilling the prophetic call to translate the
words of Torah into the works of our hands." This is what it means to be chosen