I chose “You shall
not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your countrymen. Love your fellow
as yourself: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18). I interpret this mitzvah as do
not hurt others, both physically and mentally, and treat others how you would like
to be treated. This is a lesson that we are taught at a young age. Though many
people do not use it, this lesson is a vital part of our lives. If you want to
be respected or treated well you must give others the same courtesy. You can
fulfill this mitzvah simply by being yourself. People will treat you exactly
how you treat them, so if you want others to be nice you have to act the same
way. As a guideline in the modern world, it should serve as a reminder that
there is prejudice out there and we have to work extra hard to defeat the
stereotypes about Jews. If you want to be treated well in our society, you have
to give that respect back to others, even if sometimes they don’t deserve it.
Be the bigger person and act maturely, it may be hard but it will definitely
take you further in life.
This photograph expresses the Jewish mitzvah/value I chose
because we all treat each other as we want to be treated. They are some of my
best friends and we all have a mutual respect for each other. This is a mitzvah
that is found between friends, if you don’t treat your friends with decency,
then I guess you’re not really their friend. Friendship is a strong bond that
is built and added to over time, but it can only continue to grow and thrive
when everyone acts maturely and kindly.
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