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== | == History of the Campaign == | ||
The campaign was declared on '''18 Elul 1976''', during a special talk given by the Rebbe. In this talk, the Rebbe stressed that every Jew is obligated to influence those around them and promote the mitzvah of '''"Ahavat Yisrael"''' – loving another Jew as oneself, based on the Torah's commandment '''"ואהבת לרעך כמוך"''' ("Love your neighbor as yourself"). | The campaign was declared on '''18 Elul 1976''', during a special talk given by the Rebbe. In this talk, the Rebbe stressed that every Jew is obligated to influence those around them and promote the mitzvah of '''"Ahavat Yisrael"''' – loving another Jew as oneself, based on the Torah's commandment '''"ואהבת לרעך כמוך"''' ("Love your neighbor as yourself"). | ||
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== | == Details of the Campaign == | ||
The essence of the '''"Love of Israel"''' campaign is to encourage Jews to love and care for one another, as if they are loving themselves. This mitzvah should extend beyond one's immediate circle and be practiced universally among all Jews. | The essence of the '''"Love of Israel"''' campaign is to encourage Jews to love and care for one another, as if they are loving themselves. This mitzvah should extend beyond one's immediate circle and be practiced universally among all Jews. | ||