OU TORAH Lech Lecha: A Checklist for Heroes By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

Having a hero is part of natural human development. In childhood, these heroes are often movie stars and athletes. For evidence, just look at the posters on the bedrooms walls of today’s average teenager. Many of us find our heroes among the people with whom we have daily contact. These include parents and grandparents, teachers, and religious leaders.