The test of whether one is a human rights activist or one who simply uses the issue for political ends is that person’s willingness to apply the human rights measuring stick to his own people. It is pretty easy to limit your calls for human rights to nations other than your own.
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. Do you agree with Rosenberg's statements?
2. What is his definition of justice?
3. How can you apply this text to the actions of modern-day Jews, as well as Jews throughout history?
Time Period: Contemporary (The Yom Kippur War until the present-day)