EPISODE · May 22, 2023 · 4 MIN
#18 - The Mitzvah of Learning/Teaching Torah
from Climb Sinai: The Big Ideas of Judaism · host Rabbi Jack Cohen EdM
Based on Mishnah Torah I: Book of Knowledge, the Laws of Torah Study, Ch. 1 Why is there a separate mitzvah to study Torah? Isn't it assumed that we'll know the law to keep the law? To what extent do we have to teach Torah to others? Torah study is the heart and soul of Judaism, but why? In the words of Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld zt"l: "Religious observance is personal, but ignorance is treason." Not knowing is tantamount to not teaching or mis-teaching. We're letting ourselves down, and we're letting down everyone who depends on us for guidance. If you want to read some of my writing, check out my Substack: theexpressionoflife.com
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Based on Mishnah Torah I: Book of Knowledge, the Laws of Torah Study, Ch. 1 Why is there a separate mitzvah to study Torah? Isn't it assumed that we'll know the law to keep the law? To what extent do we have to teach Torah to others? Torah study is the heart and soul of Judaism, but why? In the words of Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld zt"l: "Religious observance is personal, but ignorance is treason." Not knowing is tantamount to not teaching or mis-teaching. We're letting ourselves down, and we're letting down everyone who depends on us for guidance. If you want to read some of my writing, check out my Substack: theexpressionoflife.com
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