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Talmud Torah 3:3

3: No other Mitzva among the Mitzvot can be equated to TT; rather TT is equal to all of the Mitzvot combined; for study leads to action. Therefore, study takes precedence over action in all cases. Q1: R’s language here is strange; instead of “TT is equal...

Talmud Torah 3:4

4: If he was faced with the option of performing a[nother] Mitzva or TT; if it was possible for the Mitzva to be performed by someone else, he should not interrupt his study. If not, he should perform this Mitzva and return to his study. Q1: Stylistic question: R...

Talmud Torah 3:5

5: At the beginning of a person’s judgement [in the world to come], he is judged on his study – and afterwards, on his other actions. Therefore, the Sages said: A person should always involve himself with Torah [study], whether or not he is studying...

Talmud Torah 3:6

6: A person who is inspired to fulfill this Mitzva [TT] properly and to be crowned with the *Keter Torah* should not occupy himself with other matters; nor should he imagine that he will acquire Torah along with wealth and honor simultaneously. [rather] This is the...

Talmud Torah 3:7

7: Perhaps you will say: “I will gather much money, then I will return to study” [or] “I will acquire what I need and then, when I can neglect my business affairs, I will return to study” – if such a thought occurs to you, you will never...