Torah Minute by Rabbi Bakshi: One Soul, Higher Love

Ahavat Yisrael: "Love your fellow as yourself.” One of the most powerful—and challenging—Mitzvot. The Ramban asks a bold question: how can the Torah command a feeling? Acting kindly is within our control—but to truly feel the same love for someone else as we do for ourselves? Chassidut reveals a deeper truth: at our core, we are not separate. Every soul comes from one source—Hashem. When we focus only on external differences, love remains limited. But when we look deeper and recognize the divine spark within each person, something shifts—love becomes natural, real, and complete. That’s why the verse concludes, “I am Hashem.” Our love for others is the mirror of our love for Hashem. When we choose to love another fully, we’re not just being kind—we’re revealing a deeper unity, and connecting to Hashem in the most authentic way. #parsha #hashem #chabad #jewishwoodbridge #jewish #torahminute #rabbibakshi #ahavatyisrael #jew #love #unity #onesoul #jewishwisdom #spirituality #torah #nitzvah #connection