89 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–20:27), Source Book Keys, AMEMEI LEVITICUS | 19:18 love — LEV674 Rabbi Akivah says that the essence of the ... LEV674 Rabbi Akivah says that the essence of the world is to love one's neighbor as oneself [this verse] … according to Rabbi Akiva, it seems that the essence of man's activity is centered on the man-to-man relationship, and this should be the driving force in a Jew's life... (Bereishit Rabbah 24:7 and Midrash, Sifra, Kiddushin 4). Share Print Source KeyAMEMEIVerse19:18Keyword(s)loveSource Page(s)237 Switch article LEVITICUS | 19:18 love — LEV653 Based on [this] verse in Leviticus obligat... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 19:18 love — LEV695 The Sefer Hachinuch (Sefer Hachinuch, Mitz... Next Article