It has always bothered me how the world would perceive the saying of the Jewish people being “chosen” if only they read the story of Joseph first. Joseph was chosen to lead his people but not without many trials along the path. These trials included being cast as a slave, imprisoned and feeling of betrayal from those closest to him. Is the type of chosen that many would want to encounter? He had to deal with this and still believe in a higher calling. Eventually that calling not only healed his family but in many ways the world as he was able to divert a horrific plaque by listening to the word of G-D. The Jewish people have suffered like few other people yet through the years plant new seeds for the world. We faced unprovoked missile attacks so built the Iron Dome to protect us and our friends around the world. Developed Watergen and Drip Irrigation to pull water out of our dry Israel air which today is being shared around many a desert around this globe. Being lost is not a problem anymore as Waze has opened up new highways and byways, along the way. The Jewish people often have been the ones to bear the devastating loses to show the world true evil whether it be the Nazi’s or Hamas today. For those ignoring history forget it starts with the Jewish people but if allowed to burn this evil engulfs all good people around the world. Yes, being chosen often can have one say G-D you choose someone else the next time. Yet it is a responsibility, burden and duty that we bear being of this tribe. We are not better than anyone else just different with a mission/obligation that might truly help the world.