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Shai Held – Judaism is About Love
Dec 2, 2024
Shai Held, President and Dean of Hadar Institute and acclaimed author, delves into the profound relationship between love and law in Judaism. He discusses how the Torah fosters community love and the joy in rituals. The conversation explores the complexity of divine love, contrasting Jewish and Christian views, and highlights personal experiences that challenge definitions of love. Alongside humorous banter about Jewish food and love songs, Held emphasizes community responsibility and the ethical implications of loving our neighbors and adversaries.
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- Rabbi Shai Held emphasizes that the commandments of the Torah are manifestations of love meant to guide a flourishing life.
- The conversation highlights the importance of joy in observing commandments, framing them as expressions of love and pathways to fulfillment.
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The Relationship Between Torah and Love
In Jewish thought, the connection between Torah and love is emphasized as complementary rather than oppositional. Rabbi Shai Held explains that Torah is understood as a manifestation of love, where the commandments are seen as guidance from God for living a flourishing life. This viewpoint rejects the dichotomy often presented in Christian contexts where law is pitted against grace. The idea is that loving commandments are designed to help individuals cultivate relationships and a community centered on mutual care and love.
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