What does the Rebbe teach about Ahavas Yisrael — loving every Jew?
What does the Rebbe teach about Ahavas Yisrael — loving every Jew?
The Rebbe teaches that Ahavas Yisrael, loving every Jew, is achieved by viewing one's body with scorn and finding joy only in the soul, as all Jewish souls are interconnected [1]. This concept is further elaborated in Tanya, Chapter 32, which discusses loving all Jews, including the wicked [2]. The Tzemach Tzedek emphasized that "Kabalat ol" (acceptance of the yoke of Heaven) transforms one's being and is crucial for Ahavas Yisrael [3].
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- Tanya, Tanya — Likutei Amarim, Chapter 32 — Acting on the suggestion mentioned above—to view one’s body with scorn and contempt and finding joy only in the joy of the soul alone—is a…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 244 — Tanya Ch. 32 · Loving All Jews, Including the Wicked — To the very distinguished Dr. A. Hillman[1], I greet you and bless you, In the archives of the editorial office of HaKria VeHaKedoshah*, of…
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, February 24 — "Love of one's fellow." See Ahavat Yisrael Kehot; see below, 15 Kislev. The Tzemach Tzedek told a chassid who had mastered the entire Talmu…
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, April 19 — Different levels or aspects of the soul. The two loves thoroughly permeate the soul on every level.
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, July 14 — (b) A Jew neither wants nor is able to be sundered from G‑dliness.1 The truth is that these two expressions are one and the same: A Jew rec…
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