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October 1, 2020

Is the Jewish Virtue of Loving One’s Fellow Jew “Elitist”? Hardly

To love one’s own is not to hate others.

Ahavat Yisrael­—love of the Jewish people—is considered by the rabbinic tradition a hallmark of piety. But after giving a Rosh Hashanah sermon on the topic, Rabbi David Wolpe was told that younger congregants found his remarks “elitist and distasteful.” He responds:

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October 1, 2020

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    Using human shields has proved to be an effective tactic.

  2. The Text of the Abraham Accords Emphasizes Not Just Common Interests, but Mutual Respect

    And the hollowness of their critics.

  3. Why Ilhan Omar Gets Away with Anti-Semitism

    Playing the victim card.

  4. Is the Jewish Virtue of Loving One’s Fellow Jew “Elitist”? Hardly

    To love one’s own is not to hate others.

  5. The Jewish Families Who Helped Shape Modern China

    Crazy rich Sephardim.