A Baby That Was Born In Israel Knowing The Entire Torah - Final Lecture Of The Spring

9 Apr 2021 · 206 min
3:25:44

In this rambling lecture, the speaker explores a legendary story of a baby born in Israel who allegedly possessed complete knowledge of the Torah. He examines the mystical criteria for granting spiritual gifts—referred to as "penigment"—and why certain ages (e.g., 4, 10) are considered eligible while others (2, 5‑7) are not. The talk weaves in references to angels, the role of divine interaction, and the opinions of various rabbis such as Rav Yehuda, Rav Ovadia, and others, highlighting conflicting halachic viewpoints. The speaker also discusses the concept of a person's "miyuchad" (specialty) and how one might choose it, using the child’s story as a lens to critique modern Jewish education, authenticity, and the tension between tradition and contemporary practice. Throughout, he reflects on personal motivations, the search for truth, and the need for genuine spiritual commitment, while repeatedly urging the audience to consider the deeper implications of such extraordinary knowledge.

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