Categories Simchat Torah , Act With Loving Kindness , Be Generous , Pursue Justice , Visit The Sick , Study Torah , Welcome Guests , Love Your Neighbor As Yourself , Folktales , Prophets , Rabbinic (70 BCE-700 CE)
by Jay Rapoport,www.jayrapoport.com fall 2006
Lyrics:
Many, many years ago in the town of Lydda
There was a great debate between Rabbis Tarfon and Akiva
Of study or action, which is the best?
“Study leads to action,” said Akiva to the rest (Talmud, Kiddushin 40b)
CHORUS:
Talmud Torah K’neged Kulam
The study of Torah leads to them all
Better than being wise or rich
Study leads to action
Study leads to action
Study leads to action
And they lead to justice
(Mishna Peah 1:1; Pirke Avot 6:6)
So honor your parents, visit the sick
Celebrate with families, welcome in guests
Take care of people who need help
Start with the Torah, the rest will follow
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(Talmud Masechet Shabbat, daf 127a)
CHORUS:
And all your children will be students of God
And all your children will have peace
And all your children will be students of God
And all your children will have peace (Isaiah 54:13)
copyright Maxfun Music, 2006