Reward for Torah Study

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Tanakh versions:

Throughout this site I may use any of the following three versions of the TaNaKh: 1. “Jewish Publication Society” (JPS-1917), 2. Mechon-Mamre.org” (MEC), and 3. “Sefaria.org” (SEF).

Colour coded details of the - TaNaKh:

1. Torah = History & Law, 2. Nevi’im = The Prophets. 3. *Ketuvim = all other Writings.

*The Ketuvim - Includes, Poetical books - Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Megillot, or Scrolls - Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations of Jeremiah, Ecclesiastes, and Esther, prophecy of Daniel, and history of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles I & II.

Please Note: Some alterations or (additions) have been made relating to ‘Names’ and ‘Attributes’ of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, having been corrected like it once was pre the “Masoretic Text”.

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Remember the following truth from our beloved Torah!

“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).

However, sadly both the later priests as well as our rabbis of long ago have completly disobeyed this command of אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם קָדוֹשׁוֹ - ‘Baruch Shem Kadosho’ - ‘Blessed be His Holy Name!’

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“Reward for Torah Study”

With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.

I believe that the primary text of our Jewish tradition, even the ‘Shema’ itself, enjoins us as Hebrews to study the Torah. By faithfully reading and gaining a deeper insight of our Torah study will be rewarded for it will lead to keeping the Commandments. This could well be an oversimplification. As for some rabbis, reading the Torah is clearly a value in itself. Nevertheless, the citation at the end of this short study will allude to the greatest reward of all: By studying with a deeper insight and if at all possible with and in the presence of children, we Hebrews will ensure the ongoing study of Torah and our Hebraic heritage. For we are clearly told to do so;

“And thou shalt love יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ - the LORD thy Eloloheicha (God) with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up” Devarim - Deuteronomy 6:5-7 (JPS-1917 version of the Torah).

Because the Torah is the touchstone of the Hebrew people, we Hebrews are often called “the people of the Book”. The Book being of course is the Torah, the Five Books of Moshe - Moses. But the Torah is so much more than just a book. It can also refer to all of our Sacred literature and learning. Thus it is so important that we study the blessed Torah because Torah study leads us to be stronger, which will lead us to the observance of upholding the Mitzvoth as well as the other Mitzvoth, such as the “Aseret Hadibrot” - עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת- “The Ten Commandments”.

In the first paragraph of the “Shema”, which is derived from Davarim - Deuteronomy 6:4-8, we are charged to express our love for אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, through constant study, “When thou liest down, and when thou risest up”. Such study has the potential to bring the people into a closer relationship with אֱלֹהִים - Elohim. There is no doubt that Torah study sweetens our lives.

To emphasize this sweetness and in children especially, it was found that in Eastern Europe children used to begin their study of Hebrew with letters that had been written in honey. As they learned the letters and enjoyed the honey, they also learned that the study of Torah was sweet!

We find the instruction to study Torah wherever we turn in our tradition. Torah study was encouraged not only to sharpen one’s mind, but also to serve as a guide for living a moral life. The logic goes this way: One who takes Torah study seriously will without a doubt choose the right path in life. For this reason, the Mitzvah of Torah study will encourage all other commandments. It has been said ...

“These are the things for which a person enjoys the dividends in this world while the principal remains for the person to enjoy in the world to come. They are: honoring parents, loving deeds of kindness, and making peace between one person and another, but the study of the Torah is equal to them all”.

I pray that your world will stand on three things: 1. on the Torah, 2. worship of אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה –the LORD Elohim, blessed be His Sanctified Name, and 3. loving deeds of kindness and your reward will be abundant!

For those who have a yearning to learn more about the Torah and grow, being a good and faithful Hebrew, there are many valuable studies on Hebraic Studies, which you can enter the “Site Index” below.

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Please Note: “hebraicstudies” links are located down the page!

This site was originally created, for those who desired to return to our blessed and wonderful faith. Thus be wise and work on your faith and pray at least two or three times a day (if possible) and always seek our beloved אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance, for His love is always with us, especially when we seek Him, blessed be He! However this site has become very much a teaching site with hundreds of studies!

Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said the following via several of our prophets...

“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. (JPS).

And Remember ...

Enjoy your Sabbath Rest, Shabbat Shalom!

אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ אוֹתָם

וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם

“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - the LORD your Eloheichem; walk in My statutes, and keep Mine ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - the LORD your Eloheichem”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel 20:19-20. (JPS).

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“Hebraic Studies” motto is as follows;

“The More Torah, the More Life”

For אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, Blessed be His Sanctified Name,

He is the one who gave us our Life!”

May the שָׁלוֹם - Shalom = Peace of צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה= the LORD of hosts. be with you, and please always uphold our blessed שַׁבָּת - Shabbat, as well as the מוֹעֲדִים - Mo’a’dim - Feasts, and continue saying your daily תְּפִלָּה - Tefeelah’s (Prayers) and regular בְּרָכָה - Be’ra’chah’s (blessings) before food and drinks, etc!

שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom Aleichem - Peace be with you!

Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.

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