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Torah Study for Beginners<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The room is quiet, your phone is on silent. You cleared the table, and you have a glass of cold water sitting next to you. Everything should be perfect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you sigh. Because something just isn’t. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s the truth: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It can be hard to stay motivated throughout any <\/em>form of study- especially if you\u2019re still starting out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s important to realize that once you develop a routine, Torah study gives so much more than it takes. With time, you will come to realize the joy, clarity, and fulfillment that are the rewards of someone who commits to Torah study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Torah is known as the \u201cinheritance of the Jewish people,\u201d because it belongs to every Jew and can be learned at every level. That’s why both the smallest children and the most phenomenal geniuses have found themselves at home in Torah study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Rabbi Meir<\/a>, G-d would have created the entire world just for the sake of one person who sits and learns Torah. Imagine the power contained in each word and minute of your learning! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we\u2019ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to help get you started on the road to success and satisfaction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Set goals for yourself. <\/strong>No need to bite off more than you can chew! Set clear, actionable goals for yourself- whether it\u2019s an amount of time that you want to learn, a number of pages you want to read, or something else entirely.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Find yourself a study partner.<\/strong> Free programs like TorahMates <\/a>offer you a unique opportunity to\u00a0study any Jewish topic you want with a personal study partner<\/a>. It’s an all-in-one Judaism for Beginners<\/a> program, and it takes just a half hour a week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Block out distractions<\/a>.<\/strong> Make sure you\u2019re in an environment where you\u2019re going to be able to focus and concentrate on what you\u2019re reading. It\u2019s better if this isn\u2019t an area that you usually relax in.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Enjoy yourself!<\/strong> If you find yourself disinterested, it may be time to try a new book or find yourself a study partner. Torah study is supposed to be enjoyable and fulfilling; and if it\u2019s not, there’s probably something you can fix. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Struggling with torah study? sign up for your own jewish study partner today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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