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Video class May 22, 2024 47 min

Torah Study: Life's Greatest Business

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Unlock the secrets of true Torah study from an insightful lecture on Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Discover why Rabbi Meir, one of the greatest sages, was willing to learn even from an apostate teacher, revealing the highest level of Torah engagement - pursuing it like an all-consuming business for the sake of connecting to God’s infinite wisdom itself. Explore the necessity of character refinement to become a vessel for Torah’s holiness, and how this spiritual preparation is akin to studying before diving into a pool. Learn why the names of sages matter, as they embodied the very teachings they transmitted. Don’t miss this profound exploration of the depth and power of Torah study!

Introduction to Pirkei Avot and the Braitot 0:00 Blessing the Sages and Their Teachings 2:31 Levels of Torah Study: From Negative to Positive 4:21 Rabbi Meir’s Devotion and Willingness to Learn 10:16 “Occupying” Oneself with Torah Like a Business 16:31 Preparing for Torah: Character Refinement 19:41 The Necessity of Gratitude for Torah 22:01 Rabbi Meir’s Unique Qualities and Background 24:11 Unpacking Rabbi Meir’s Teaching on Torah Study 29:21 Conclusion and Recap 37:01

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In this class

  1. 0:00Introduction to Pirkei Avot and the Braitot
  2. 2:31Blessing the Sages and Their Teachings
  3. 4:21Levels of Torah Study: From Negative to Positive
  4. 10:16Rabbi Meir's Devotion and Willingness to Learn
  5. 16:31"Occupying" Oneself with Torah Like a Business
  6. 19:41Preparing for Torah: Character Refinement
  7. 22:01The Necessity of Gratitude for Torah
  8. 24:11Rabbi Meir's Unique Qualities and Background
  9. 29:21Unpacking Rabbi Meir's Teaching on Torah Study
  10. 37:01Conclusion and Recap