The Meaning of Love
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With our culture drowning in a flood of twisted representations of love, it is little wonder that people are feeling more alone than ever. It is time to rediscover the true definition of love. According to Torah, what is love? What is its value? How do we achieve it? A survey of the Jewish ideal of love.
| Language | English |
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| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 19 |
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