Chapter 9
“If I am not for me, who is for me; and if I am (only) for myself, what am I. And if not now, when?” – Hillel the Elder (c.60 BCE – c.10CE)
"All The Gods, All The Heavens, All The Hells Are Within You"- Joseph Campbell (1904-1987)
Consider these statements, uttered 2,000 years apart, and discuss them with your parent-mentor. What do they mean?
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In the first section of your Bar Mitzvah program, we looked to the past; your personal past and the history of the Jewish people.
In the second section, we looked at the many facets of you; your strengths, your relationships and your role in the community. In the third section, we looked into the future to see what might be in store for you as you become an adult.
Based on the thoughts of Hillel the Elder and Joseph Campbell, what is the most influential factor in achieving your goals?
Just Do It...
