The Mission Statement of The Jewish People: Torah

Shiur #90 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra.

Content Description: Mishlei verses 4:1,2. The relationship between Torah and mitzvos, in terms of one's time investment. Torah as a 24-hour per day enterprise, regardless of my other necessary time-consuming activities. The agenda of the Jewish people, men and women - ameilus baTorah. Insights into the gemara which implies that Hashem was originally hesitant about giving the Torah.

Citations: Besides the commentaries related to Mishlei, the following sources are also referenced in this shiur: Gemara Brachos 35b, found in the source packets on page 1, and Shemos Rabbah, parshas Terumah, parsha 33, found in the source packets on page 2, and Gemara Brachos 5a, found in the source packets on page 2.