Do Not Stand By Neighbor’s Blood
The commandment “Do not stand idly by the blood of your neighbor” (Leviticus 19:16) obligates a person to act when they see another individual in danger, such as drowning, being attacked by robbers or wild animals, or facing a life-threatening situation where intervention is possible This includes not only direct physical rescue but also taking action to prevent harm, such as warning the person of a plot against them or hiring others to save them, even if it requires personal risk or expense The obligation extends to using one’s resources, with some authorities stating that one may be required to spend all their money to save a life, as this commandment is considered one of the most far-reaching in Jewish law The principle has influenced modern legislation, such as Israel’s 1998 Lo ta’amod al dam re’ekha Law, which mandates assistance to someone in immediate danger without endangering oneself.
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Sources: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/316559https://judaism.stackexchange.com/questions/95265/does-love-your-neighbor-as-yourself-apply-only-to-jews Do Not Stand Idly by the Blood of Your Neighborhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/leviticus-19-to-stand-or-not-to-stand-your-ground_b_1465729 Our Neighbor’s Blood