During one yechidut (private audience with the Rebbe) with Mr. Peter Kalms (Tevet, 5737 - 1976 or 1977), a famous British philanthropist and activist, various world issues were discussed.
Suddenly, the Rebbe said, “I would like to change the topic. It would be a good idea for you to begin setting aside time to learn Torah.”
To this Mr. Kalms replied, “Certainly, Rebbe. I will set aside time twice a week for Torah study.”
But the Rebbe was not satisfied with this. “No, it has to be every day. It could be for just a few minutes at a time, but it must be a daily study.
“It is not important that you learn from the original; many texts have already been translated.
“And,” the Rebbe added with a smile, “If you do it in public, without keeping it a secret, others may learn from you...”
Reprinted from Snapshots by Merkaz Anash, on-line at merkazanash.com
