[af_vet_1981]

There is a saying in Hebrew,
אין ברירה
which means "There is no choice" or "There is no alternative." To me, it has an enhanced meaning, which is to not to say there is no other choice, but that there is no other choice for me.

I find it best explained by this passage from the Book of Esther at the end of Chapter 4:

Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

May the Holy One of Israel come to our aid for the sake of His Holy Name.

[Huaynero]

“There is no choice or alternative” which is to not to say there is no other choice, but that there is no other choice for me.”

Thank You for the clarity of your post. I find the distinction very meaningful.