Guide
Study Torah out of Love
3rd–6th Centuries
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The Talmud on Studying Torah out of Love
b. Nedarim 62a|b. Yoma 35b
[It] is taught [in a baraita: The verse states]: To love the Lord your God, to listen to His voice, and to cleave to Him (Deuteronomy 30:20). [This verse…
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Sifre Deuteronomy on Studying Torah out of Love
Sifre Deuteronomy 49:2–3
2. And clinging to Him (Deuteronomy 11:22)—Now, how is it possible for a person to ascend the heights and cling to fire? Isn’t it already stated: hashem your God is a consuming fire (Deuteronomy 4:24)…