The previous post, "What is the Highest Form of Human Endeavor?", produced a vigorous response. Rabbi Stefansky and others argued that there are many passages in the Gemara that seem to describe learning Torah as the greatest endeavor: "Rav Yosef said: Talmud Torah is greater than saving lives" (Megilla 16b)
Why the Mitzvah of Talmud Torah is Special
Why the Mitzvah of Talmud Torah is Special
Why the Mitzvah of Talmud Torah is Special
The previous post, "What is the Highest Form of Human Endeavor?", produced a vigorous response. Rabbi Stefansky and others argued that there are many passages in the Gemara that seem to describe learning Torah as the greatest endeavor: "Rav Yosef said: Talmud Torah is greater than saving lives" (Megilla 16b)