In this talk on Purim, 5732 – February 29, 1972, the Rebbe demonstrates how even the busiest of people can toil in the study of Torah, “day and night.”
Torah describes the symbiotic relationship between the sea-faring tribe of Zevulun and the scholarly tribe of Issachar, the Rebbe said. Zevulun supported the Torah study of Issachar, and shared in the merit of that study, the Rebbe said.
At the same time, Torah instructs all Jews, even the most philanthropic, not to suffice with supporting Torah scholars, but to engage in study themselves.
The Rebbe leaves no room for doubt regarding the seriousness of actual Torah learning for each and every individual – no matter ones academic level, occupation, schedule, etc. Why has it become so easy to ignore this? For example – shadchanim and even Mashpiim in yeshivos who describe and actually praise a bochur, very often say – “Learning is not his thing….” or “You must be realistic – today things are different – and if a boy doesn’t touch his beard and goes to a minyan it’s something to be appreciated…” These comments in turn are heard from bochrim and… Read more »