GEN996 One of the pillars of the world is justice. Avos 1:18 Hashem called Avraham “beloved” because he taught his descendants to perform deeds of righteousness and justice [this verse]. The prophet extols justice in a superlative way: Champion the cause of the poor and impoverished … for this is knowledge of Me, says Hashem. Jeremiah 22:16. The performance of this mitzvah is not limited to a king, beis din or community; every individual must strive to right the wrongs of injustice and stand up for the truth. Indeed, it is an integral aspect of honoring Hashem. Shaarei Teshuvah 4:5. JOURNEY 232