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Does ‘Love Your Neighbor As Yourself’ apply only to Jews?
This verse is obviously one of the most central & important in the whole Torah. It has helped sustain us as a kind, harmonious, & loving nation for over 3,000 years & has helped introduce ...
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Ahavat haGer – Geirei Tzedek or Toshvim?
I've heard at various times that the Mitzvah of Ahavat haGer (loving the stranger, cf. Devarim 10:19) refers to either (non-Jewish) resident aliens or converts. Is there any discussion about which of ...
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If I hate myself, how can I love my fellow Jew like I love myself?
How can I love my fellow Jew as myself if I hate myself?
How do I fulfill veavta lerayacha komocha in such a case?
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Minimum Requirement of Love your Neighbor
What is the minimum requirement to not be transgressing the mitzva of "ואהבת לריעך כמוך" "love your fellow as yourself" (Lev. 19:18)?
For example, must one actively try to love others or it is enough ...