Shmelke of Nikolsburg

This read was very interesting in the sense that it gave great insight into the saying, "Love your neighbor as yourself." The disciple asks a great question as to how you are supposed to love someone who has committed an evil act. The response of the rabbi was the part of the story that was the most intriguing. By saying that "each spark is from the original should..." relates back to the Philo entry where the last paragraph states that everything has God's grace. Everything comes from the same thing. We are all part of the same soul. Therefore, just because one part messes up, doesn't mean that the whole soul should be appreciated any less. I, however think, you most likely have other neighbors to love :)