We have noted the importance of studying at fixed times. Of course, this does not mean that one should study only at those times, for as explained above, all times are good for Torah study. It is told that R' Zelig Reuven Bengis (1864-1953), the late Rabbi of Yerushalayim, made a regular "Siyum" - festive meal on the completion of the entire Talmud every six weeks - as he was constantly reviewing that work.
Once, however, he made two "Siyumim" within a span of two weeks, and this surprised his family. He explained, "The present Siyum is for the special study of the Talmud that I undertook while waiting at weddings and doctors' offices."] (Hamaayan)
Reprinted from this week’s email of R’ Yedidye Hirtenfeld’s whY I Matter parshasheet for the Young Israel of Midwood in Brooklyn.
