Nechama Leibowitz, "New Studies in Shemot," Parshat Shemot, (Israel: Haomanim Press, 1993), p. 41
Only when [the] championing of justice brings no reward can we be convinced of the unselfishness of the deed.
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. What is the reward the comes with championing justice?
2. In what ways is the reward individual? In what ways does the reward spread beyond the single do-er?
3. What is the significance of justice work not being unselfish?
Time Period: Modern (Spinoza through post-WWII)