How can we properly keep the Torah if we don’t understand what we’re learning? Does simply reading or repeating Torah words count as genuine Torah study?
In Ask the Rabbi Q&A #745, Rabbi Chaim Coffman discusses what constitutes Torah learning and why understanding, reviewing, and applying what we learn are essential to proper Jewish observance.
Topics include: How much of a particular mitzvah do I have to understand before I can keep it?
What if it doesn’t make sense to me?
Why do I have to listen to the rabbis?
Is there any other way to undertand the Torah?
How do I minimize transgressions? What is the best way to put out a fire on shabbos?
The central message: Torah learning must lead to understanding, retention, and practical observance. Without reviewing what we learn, we risk forgetting important halachos and making serious mistakes.
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