. “Love Your Fellow as Yourself” – A Major Torah Principle
Defining the Mitzva to Love
Defining the Prohibition to Hate
Jews and Non-Jews
The Inherent Worth of a Human Being Created in the Image of God
The Interpersonal is the Gateway to God
Providing Aid
Returning Lost Objects
Not Belittling People
Honoring the Wise, the Elderly, and Community Leaders
Human Dignity
Not Hurting or Embarrassing Anyone
Sensitivity to the Orphan, Widow, and Others Who Suffer
Treatment of the Convert
Including the Poor and Lonely in Our Celebrations
Reprimanding When Offended
Avoiding Revenge and Grudges
Judging Favorably
Rebuking for Bad Behavior
Protest
The Prohibition of Excessive Flattery
Negative Speech, Slander, and Gossip
The Severity of Negative Speech
When Speaking Badly of Someone is Permitted
Journalists and Lashon Ha-Ra
Media as Watchdogs
Dispute vs. Disagreement for the Sake of Heaven
Making Amends
Telling the Truth
Deception
Lying to Preserve the Peace
Other Times When Lying Is Permissible
Do Not Covet
Gratitude
Sharing in Joy and in Sorrow
Speaking Kindly
Greeting
Being Sensitive
Derekh Eretz
Speaking Coarsely
Hospitality (Hachnasat Orchim)
Being a Good Neighbor
Being Part of a Good Community
