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Parshas Behar – Bechukosai (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Rashi explains in the first pasuk of Bechukosai – “Mitzvosai Tishmosru” is referring to fulfilling of the mitzvos, therefore bechukosai talaichu at the beginning of the pasuk is referring to the intensive toiling in Torah, delving into its depths. We must understand what happened to the just simple studying of Torah for the learning of how to fulfill the mitzvos. Perhaps we can understand this with an important principle from the Chasam Sofer. The learning of Torah for the sake of information how to practice is actually part of the practice itself and not really considered the fulfillment of learning Torah for its own sake.
Bechuksai talaichu is a commandment for all of Klal Yisroel and not just for the special lomdai Torah and this puts a great responsibility on all of us. Happy learning.
Have a good Shabbos.