- Q. Re- Question "Torah learning is our essence".
On question 5799 regarding, “ Why is it not mentioned in Shulchan Aruch the important Halacha of Mishenichnas Adar Marbim Besimcha, that from the beginning of the Month of Adar, one has to increase joy and happiness?” The Rov answered:
“A. Poskim mention that the reason is since in essence the whole month of Adar could be on special occasions a time for reading the Megila, including Rosh Chodesh, as mentioned in Shulchan Aruch, (O.H. 688: 7) the Rema (ibid.) explains that we follow this tradition. Therefore any time we read the megila, we are essentially learning Tora, which is a time of pure joy. {See Chasam Sofer O.H. 160).”
This question is entirely flawed to assume that one is teaching a subject along with other teachings. Rather, every single time one learns Torah, he is expressing his very essence that his very breath of life is וחיי עולם נטע בתוכינו which was implanted in him when Hashem Yisborach said Anochi…. That is what one is living and breathing every single time one is learning Torah!
A. As explained above and in many other answers to questions, you are indeed right and correct, yet we always learn Torah everywhere, by asking questions and providing answers.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu
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