Ahavat Yisrael

Ahavat Yisrael (Hebrew: אהבת ישראל) is a mitzvah in Judaism to have "Love of one's fellow Jew".[1] A biblical idea, the concept of Ahavat Yisrael has been elaborated upon by the Chabad movement.[2] The source of the concept of Avahat Yisrael comes from Vayikra 19:18 (Leviticus 19:18).[3]

## Zionism

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The Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, a group of American Reform, Conservative, and Modern Orthodox rabbis, has linked the concept of Ahavat Yisrael to Zionism and support for the State of Israel. The organization released a letter in 2022 claiming that anti-Zionist Jews "lack ahavat Yisrael" and should not be ordained as rabbis.[4]

## See also

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* Judaism portal

* Golden Rule
* Jewish peoplehood

## References

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1. ^ "Ahavas Yisroel". Jewish English Lexicon. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
2. ^ "Ahavat Yisrael". Chabad.org. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
3. ^ "Ahavat Yisrael – A mitzvah to love all Jews?". Matan Women's Institute for Torah Studies. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
4. ^ Klein, Zvika (August 12, 2022). "US Reform, Conservative rabbis had enough of anti-Zionist rhetoric". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2023-12-27.