You shall not see your brother's ox or sheep straying and ignore them. You shall return them to your brother...You shall not ignore. (Deuteronomy 22)
Hashavas Aveida, returning a lost object. Teshuva, returning to our core identity. The word hashev is used in both instances as opposed to choosing a different term like chozer.
Warning: Please don't try to help someone return by badgering them or by telling them that "YOU" found G-d and that they should as well.
Show them how your connection with Judaism made you a better person. Invite them to join you to check it out and see for themselves how Judaism can connect them to their core identity thereby enhancing their life.
Have a good Shabbos!
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Rabbi Kushi Schusterman
