Monday Tamuz 2 5703
Chumash: Chukat, Sheini with Rashi.
Tehillim: 10-17.
Tanya: But inasmuch as (p.325)...the teachings of Kabbalah).(p.329).
The Alter Rebbe writes in his Siddur [1]: It is proper to say before prayer, "I hereby take upon myself to fulfill the mitzva `Love your fellowman as yourself.'"
This means that the precept of Ahavat Yisrael [2] is the entry-gate through which man can pass to stand before G-d to Daven.
By merit of that love the worshipper's prayer is accepted.
Notes:
Page 12.
To love a fellow Jew.