In essence, Judaism is progressive and evolutive. A group of people without a purpose will eventually wither. We are part of a larger family that doesn’t shy away from questioning our tradition.

It is not enough to be together, to enjoy our own company, if there is no underlying goal. More and more institutions, businesses and communities are adopting a collaborative model, whereby people bring their skills and make them available to all.įinally, the message, or the core values of a community. Once the leader fades away, the whole system collapses. Hierarchical institutions function as long as their leader is strong. Moses’ first model of controlling everything led to his burnout. One person cannot hold everything, and the lesson taught by Jethro is collaboration.

Get The Jewish News Daily Edition by email and never miss our top stories A community is a group of people who come together for a purpose, who agree to interweave parts of their lives for something larger than their individuality. The story of their conversation makes us examine what makes a community successful.

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