Definition: The term "Ofutz" comes from a Hebrew root meaning "to set up," referring to the establishment or setting up of a community or organization. In Jewish tradition, this concept embodies both the establishment and transformation of an individual within a community as they learn, grow, and adapt over time. It signifies a person's readiness for leadership roles, especially in communal endeavors. This term is used throughout the Hebrew Bible and reflects the importance placed on individuals being set up or established within a community.