To be a Jew

There’s a question that’s bugged me for a while; what’s so special about being a Jew? What sets us apart from the mundane? We’re told that we’re the Chosen People, but what does that mean? After careful consideration, I’ve come to a simple conclusion; we are Light Bringers. To be a Jew is to bring light to the world. It is our task, our primary purpose in life.

To be a Jew is to push back the darkness that plagues our world. We do not merely hold back the darkness, but push it back again and again, expanding the light of the world. We are tasked with delving into the darkness, surrounding ourselves with it, and defeating it.

But a Jew does not just bring their own light; the Jewish soul can kindle that same light in others who join it on its journey through life. We must push aside any darkness dwelling in a person, and bring their own light to the fore. It is in this way that we spread our light, pushing back and defeating far more darkness than we ever could on our own.

In our Holy mission, G-d has supplied us with invaluable tools – though, by far, not the only tools available. We have been given our Torah, our Mitzvot, and a world awash with muted light. Bringing this light to the fore is the task of every Jewish soul, though we each have our own methods for doing so.

To be a Jew is to be a Light Bringer. It is to brave the darkness of our world in order to bring its hidden light to the surface. It is to make the world a better place for our fellow humans. To be a Jew is to renew the light of our world.