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  The first and the most important question is why and what is so important about learning Torah? Of course continued curiosity… The first and the most important question is why and what is so important about learning Torah? Of course continued curiosity and learning is a great trait for any one. But does Torah learning have the same goals? See here what the Torah itself says about it (צפיה בדעה במקור)

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  Yentel  is the  award winning  Hollywood romantic musical film - Directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Barbra Streisand ? Beside its clear  feminist message… Yentel  is the  award winning  Hollywood romantic musical film - Directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Barbra Streisand ? Beside its clear  feminist message It is one of the rare occasions that popular culture dealt with Torah learning . But , does it ? .What kind of learning is going on there? Is the subtext of what makes a good chavruta (partner)  a good reflection of it ? Who and why is considered the top of the class? Is that why you are interested in Torah learning? Watch  this clip     (צפיה בדעה במקור)

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  Read this wonderful poem by Zelda. 1. What do you feel about  “understand the fear of the Lord”? 2. How… Read this wonderful poem by Zelda.

  1. What do you feel about  “understand the fear of the Lord”?

  2. How do you  “attain knowledge of God”?

  3. What is the ultimate purpose of learning?

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  Ana Perlov

  I think I agree with Levi. For Yentel, learning was a way to connect with her father He was the reason… I think I agree with Levi. For Yentel, learning was a way to connect with her father He was the reason why she began to study. . I think this song says it all. (צפיה בדעה במקור)

• Editor

  See this source 1, Do you agree that most of one’s wisdom comes at night? 2. We usually sleep at nightand…

  See this source

  1, Do you agree that most of one’s wisdom comes at night?

  2. We usually sleep at nightand our houses do not burn-

  can This source be relevant to us?.

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• Editor

  What do you think about the meaning of learning that Heschel speaks about  here How is it different from other types of… What do you think about the meaning of learning that Heschel speaks about  here How is it different from other types of learning ? (צפיה בדעה במקור)

• michael barmatz

  In this source and in Zelda's poem 1. Is action the only goal of study? 2.What other might there be? 3.… In this source and in Zelda's poem 1. Is action the only goal of study? 2.What other might there be? 3. Dose study lead to action? (צפיה בדעה במקור)

• michael barmatz

  Read this source> 1.What is the difference between wisdom, understanding, knowledge and insight? 2. Where do these things come from? 3. In what ways… Read this source> 1.What is the difference between wisdom, understanding, knowledge and insight? 2. Where do these things come from? 3. In what ways does this text present God as a student and as a teacher? (צפיה בדעה במקור)

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  Editor

  What do you think is the relation that Heschels take on the Sages deliberations of study and action? What do you think is the relation that Heschels take on the Sages deliberations of study and action? (צפיה בדעה במקור)

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  Read these two Hazal texts : "Study over Action" and  "God Too Learns" Now - watch this fascinating videos clip with… Read these two Hazal texts : "Study over Action" and  "God Too Learns" Now - watch this fascinating videos clip with Rabbi Heschel What do you think about these different points of view on the ancient dilemma of theory vs. action? (צפיה בדעה במקור)

• Moderator

  Read here about the power of chavruta. Is the purpose of learning with a partner to “sharpen each other” or… Read here about the power of chavruta. Is the purpose of learning with a partner to “sharpen each other” or to “ignite the fire” of torah? Read this tale, Can we find paradise through individual study? Why or why not? (צפיה בדעה במקור)