The Importance of Established Torah Study Sessions and Customs
Hama'aseh Hu Haikar | June 07, 2025
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The Importance of Established Torah Study Sessions and Customs

Hama'aseh Hu Haikar | June 27, 2025

"Even those study sessions that occur at intervals or even just a few times a year, nevertheless, when they are held at permanent, established times, they assume the same strength as a regular session. We find an example of this regarding the sacrifices, whereby any offering with a fixed time will override the laws of Shabbos, with the same legal validity as the Korbon Tamid (lit. 'constant sacrifice') which was literally offered every day. In other words, the custom which has been established over a number of years and in numerous locations, to arrange of Kinus Torah following and in close proximity to all of the three major festivals [Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos] ... and especially Shavuos - for being the 'time of the Giving of the Torah, it is the most appropriate time to hold a Kinus Torah...'" (2nd Day of Shavuos (2nd Farbrengen) 5749 - Hisvaduyos p.294)

"They undoubtedly observe this practice in the Holy Land too - on the contrary, since they celebrate Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah together on one day, they have more time for Isru Chag!" (Day of Simchas Torah 5750 - Hisvaduyos p.250)

"May it be Hashem's Will that this practice increase, spread, and be accepted in all other locations too!" (Acharon Shel Pesach 5749 - Hisvaduyos p.61)

"The main thing is that everyone actually participates in the Kinus Torah ... by physically attending. And as for those who are unable... [See main text above for continuation]." (Day of Simchas Torah 5749 - Hisvaduyos p.61 - See there p.269)

"Particularly since the location of the Kinus Torah - the synagogue and study hall of the Previous Rebbe, Leader of our generation - helps and aids that the person be considered physically present." (Acharon Shel Pesach 5750 - Hisvaduyos p.78)

"Even those study sessions that occur at intervals or even just a few times a year, nevertheless, when they are held at permanent, established times, they assume the same strength as a regular session. We find an example of this regarding the sacrifices, whereby any offering with a fixed time will override the laws of Shabbos, with the same legal validity as the Korbon Tamid (lit. 'constant sacrifice') which was literally offered every day. In other words, the custom which has been established over a number of years and in numerous locations, to arrange of Kinus Torah following and in close proximity to all of the three major festivals [Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos] ... and especially Shavuos - for being the 'time of the Giving of the Torah, it is the most appropriate time to hold a Kinus Torah...'" (2nd Day of Shavuos (2nd Farbrengen) 5749 - Hisvaduyos p.294)

"They undoubtedly observe this practice in the Holy Land too - on the contrary, since they celebrate Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah together on one day, they have more time for Isru Chag!" (Day of Simchas Torah 5750 - Hisvaduyos p.250)

"May it be Hashem's Will that this practice increase, spread, and be accepted in all other locations too!" (Acharon Shel Pesach 5749 - Hisvaduyos p.61)

"The main thing is that everyone actually participates in the Kinus Torah ... by physically attending. And as for those who are unable... [See main text above for continuation]." (Day of Simchas Torah 5749 - Hisvaduyos p.61 - See there p.269)

"Particularly since the location of the Kinus Torah - the synagogue and study hall of the Previous Rebbe, Leader of our generation - helps and aids that the person be considered physically present." (Acharon Shel Pesach 5750 - Hisvaduyos p.78)

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