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Question
To my teacher, Rabbi Michael Abraham, may he live long and well,
Question:
Is it permitted to study for an exam [in sacred/Jewish studies subjects] on the Sabbath for the sake of a weekday?
With blessings,
A.Y.A.
Answer
The accepted practice is not to, both because of preparation from the Sabbath for a weekday and because it is considered weekday-type activity on the Sabbath. However, if it interests you in and of itself, it seems to me that there is room to permit it.
Discussion on Answer
What is the basis for permitting it?
See Aseh Lekha Rav by Rabbi Hayim David HaLevi, volume 4, section 31, where he permits it.
Rabbi, if you look there, could you give us your opinion about it?
I have an exam to become a rabbinical pleader, and every extra bit of review time is important.