The Office of Rabbi Sacks Love Is Not Enough (Rabbi Sacks on Acharei Mot-Kedoshim)
May 8, 2025
Delve into the profound meaning of love within the Torah, highlighting its ethical implications and obligations towards neighbors and strangers. Discover how diverse laws reflect a theme of order in relationships. Explore the delicate balance between order and love in society, underscoring how clear guidelines foster security and maturity. The discussion reveals that love, without structure, can lead to chaos, making a compelling case for the necessity of both in our lives.
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Torah's Radical Calls to Love
- The Torah commands loving your neighbor and the stranger, linking these as core ethical responsibilities.
- This love goes beyond justice or reciprocal kindness to a deeper, self-referential care.
Order Unifies Diverse Laws
- Leviticus 19 combines moral, social justice, and ecological laws to stress universal order and integrity.
- Violating these leads to chaos; preserving them sustains societal and spiritual harmony called holiness.
Discipline Builds Order and Love
- Establish clear rules to create order and structure in relationships and society.
- Parents should discipline children to prepare them for reality and prevent chaos from misplaced love.
