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Rabbi Akiva and Rachel: The Greatest Love Story in the Talmud
The love story of Rabbi Akiva and Rachel — the illiterate shepherd who became the greatest sage, and the woman who sacrificed everything to make it possible.
Tu B'Av: The Jewish Day of Love You've Never Heard Of
Tu B'Av — the 15th of Av — was once called one of the greatest festivals in Israel. A day of dancing, matchmaking, and joy that rises like a phoenix from the ashes of Tisha B'Av mourning. Today it has become Israel's Valentine's Day.
Hosea: The Prophet Whose Marriage Became a Parable
God commanded Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman, turning his personal heartbreak into a living parable of God's enduring love for Israel despite their unfaithfulness.
Ahavah: The Many Dimensions of Love in Judaism
Judaism commands love — of God, neighbor, stranger, spouse, and self. Far from mere emotion, ahavah in Jewish thought is an active commitment expressed through deeds.
V'ahavta: And You Shall Love — The Command of the Heart
The V'ahavta — 'And you shall love the Lord your God' — is the passage that follows the Shema, commanding love of God with all one's heart, soul, and might. Explore its meaning, its role in daily prayer, and why Judaism dares to command love.