THE IMPORTANCE OF TORAH STUDY
The first verse of Bechukotai (Lev. 26:3) contains repetitions that make no sense. Citing a Midrash, Rashi offers an explanation, but the explanation is itself difficult to comprehend.
Rabbi Dunner offers a number of different approaches to Rashi’s explanation, and offers a deep insight into the primary importance of Torah study for its own sake.
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) Rabbi Dunner unpacks the Tower of Babel story in Parshat Noach: Why did God scatter nations and diversify language? Not to punish—but to protect.... Read More