Jewish law embodies a tripartite expression of love - between Israel and God, among the Jewish community, and between Israel and humanity - argues Elliot N. Dorff in "For the Love of God and People: A Philosophy of Jewish Law." Through critical assessment of this central thesis, the review analyzes Dorff's exploration of Jewish law's relationship to other legal systems, its "covenantal soul," and the complex interplay between morality, theology, and legal determinations. Dorff presents ten ways law contributes to morality while advocating for the influence of evolving moral understanding on contemporary legal decisions. His work successfully bridges academic rigor with popular accessibility, demonstrating respectful engagement with opposing viewpoints while maintaining scholarly integrity. The analysis examines Dorff's practical application of his theoretical framework through contemporary halakhic responsa addressing scientific advances and changing moral sensitivities. However, limitations emerge in the excessive use of first-person pronouns and questions regarding the practical reception of such philosophical approaches among contemporary congregants who may lack appreciation for halakhic imperatives. While Dorff's articulation of Jewish legal philosophy proves lucid and comprehensive, its impact may be constrained by widespread communal discomfort with religious demands and diminished sense of mitzvah as divine commandment.