Q&A: Does Fulfilling the Commandment Require Intention in the Case of Torah Study?
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Does Fulfilling the Commandment Require Intention in the Case of Torah Study?
Question
Is there any distinction between the commandment of Torah study and other commandments with respect to the rule that “commandments require intention”?
Answer
Why should there be a difference?
That’s what I heard (or saw) in the name of Rabbi Yoshe Ber of blessed memory from Boston. I don’t understand the lomdus.