Q&A: Where did the concept of ‘neglecting Torah study’ come from?
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Where did the concept of ‘neglecting Torah study’ come from?
Question
After all, there is no prohibition saying, “Do not refrain from Torah study,” is there?
Answer
In the common view, this is not a prohibition but the neglect of a positive commandment. In my view, it is an extra-halakhic principle. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAFe4p7SDrw