Monday, December 23, 2019

hashkafah philosophy - How does one calculate how much time to devote to torah learning and how much time for livelihood?



In Judaism, the study of torah is considered above all else. However, there is also a need to be able to provide for one's family.


How does one calculate the amount of time one should devote to torah study and how much should be spent towards generating income.



Answer



The Chafetz Chaim writes (in the Sha'ar HaTziun) that a person should ask himself 'would that it were that I had to support someone else, how much would be sufficient?' And then apply that to himself. I'm sure a lot of extras would go out the window.


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