Why is chinuch — a Torah education for children — so important?
Why is chinuch — a Torah education for children — so important?
Chinuch, a Torah education for children, is crucial as every Jew, and especially a child, is precious to Hashem [2]. The importance of chinuch is emphasized in various letters, highlighting the need for proper education and upbringing [1, 3, 4]. It is also noted that one ascends in matters of holiness, implying that a strong foundation in Torah education can lead to greater spiritual growth [5].
Sources
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 3531 — Chinuch — B"H 4 Sivan* 5715 Brooklyn To the Mesibos Shabbos* of Montreal*, organized by Sarah Mindel* (S. M. Gerlitzki Shem Tov), Blessings and greet…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 1526 — Chinuch — By the grace of Hashem, 27 Nissan 5712, Brooklyn, To Miss Rachel [1], Blessings and greetings, I received with pleasure your letter dated a…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 3230 — Chinuch — B"H 26 Teves* 5715, Brooklyn, To the directors and administrators of the Yeshivah* Achei Temimim* Lubavitch of Springfield, Massachusetts,…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 5541 — Chinuch — By the grace of Hashem*, 25 Sivan* 5717, Brooklyn, To the distinguished Chassid* who fears Hashem*, Rav* Yechiel Meir (note: Rav Y.M. Lipch…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 4068 — Chinuch — B"H 28 Teves* 5716 Brooklyn To the distinguished Chassid* who fears Hashem, Rav Shlomo (Rav S. Ederhy of Chadera*; ), Greetings and blessin…
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