Shulchan Aruch HaRav (Torah Study 3) Even one who supports themselves by the work of their hands, and therefore find that their learning is sporadic, is only permitted by the Torah to occupy themselves with making a living, as it says "And you shall gather your grain..." They may not become involved in completely empty pursuits, whether to speak of them or listen. This is because that in every moment in which one is not occupied with their sustenance they are obligated to learn Torah in every moment possible, even when walking along the way...furthermore it is not only forbidden to occupy oneself with empty matters, but also with worldly knowledge as it says "...and speak of them..." (Dev. 6:7) meaning that you should not mingle them with anything else.
I can't be the only one who notices the conflict of interest. All the Rebbes and "Gedolim" who say "Learn, don't earn!" but have their followers ensure they get a nice house and all the food they need, never wondering how it was acquired.
ReplyDeleteNot sure why DT allows kefira/ apikorsus
ReplyDeleteCan you point to the specific one of the 13 Ikkarim violated?
DeleteI think he means allowing my comments to appear.
DeleteSo ironhead isn't a complete idiot apparently
ReplyDeletewhy don't you engage in actual argument rather than insults?
DeleteBecause you can't engage in normal conversation with such people
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