Jun 1, 1990 — Torah Learning
Affirming that the future of meaningful Jewish life is dependant upon a strong commitment to the knowledge and fulfillment of Torah principles and ideals; Affirming that the future of Torah knowledge is dependant upon an effective program of Torah study in all its facets; Affirming that Torah study is essential, not only for the future of meaningful Jewish life but as a religious experience in itself; The Rabbinical Council of America in convention assembled Calls upon all Jews to create for themselves a daily regimen of Torah study; Calls upon the leaders of the Jewish community, Rabbinic and lay, to establish new as well as enhance existing classes for Torah study, in all its facets; Calls upon synagogue leaders to establish Daf Yomi and Halacha classes; Calls upon all Jews to provide a model of Torah study to which the children of our communities may look in order to better understand the essential role of life-long Torah study in the lives of the community, their parents and themselves. |