And you shall love your fellow as yourself.

ואהבת לרעך כמוך
  • ואהבת (ve'ahavta) means "and you shall love."
  • לרעך (l'rei'acha) means "your fellow" or "your neighbor."
  • כמוך (kamocha) means "as yourself."

This commandment is a fundamental principle in Judaism, emphasizing the importance of treating others with the same respect, care, and compassion that one has for themselves. It encourages empathy, kindness, and a deep sense of responsibility toward others, making it a central value in ethical and moral teachings within the Torah. Rabbi Akiva famously referred to this verse as a core principle of the Torah.

Shiurim in this topic
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