In this thoughtful and powerful conversation, Rav Botton explores one of the deepest struggles in religious life: why it can sometimes feel easier to focus on mitzvah details than to truly change how we treat other people. Through honest reflections, Torah ideas, Chabad teachings, and moving stories about Rachel Imeinu, he shows that Judaism is not asking us to choose between serving Hashem and caring for others. It demands both. At the heart of the discussion is a profound message: real spiritual growth begins when we stop making ourselves the center, start noticing the people around us, and learn to live with Hashem’s perspective in every part of life.

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