What if hurting another Jew is no different than harming your own body? In this transformative shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz delves into the soul-stirring teaching of the Arizal — that all of Am Yisrael is one spiritual body. Drawing from the writings of the Baal HaTanya, Chabad, and Rav Kook, we explore the radical depth of Ahavat Yisrael as a spiritual prerequisite for authentic tefillah and divine connection.
Discover how unity isn’t a “nice” idea — it’s a halachic and emotional requirement to ascend spiritually. This episode invites us to ask: Can I truly pray, or grow, if I carry a grudge against another Jew? Can I bring a korban if part of me is still wounded?
In this shiur:
- The condition of wholeness (shleimut) in both the individual and the collective
- What it means to consciously take on the mitzvah of loving every Jew — as they are
- How our mitzvot affect not only us, but all of Klal Yisrael
- Why your spiritual elevation depends on the way you see your fellow
Rav Shlomo guides us to a deeper, more honest version of ourselves — one where love is not a feeling, but a spiritual posture of responsibility and oneness.