Taanis 7a § 3
Younger Sharpen the Older
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Why are the words of
Torah compared to a tree?
It is a tree of life for
those who cling to it.
Just as a small piece of wood ignites
a large one. So it is with Torah scholars
The younger ones sharpen the minds
of the older ones with their questions.
Torah compared to a tree?
It is a tree of life for
those who cling to it.
Just as a small piece of wood ignites
a large one. So it is with Torah scholars
The younger ones sharpen the minds
of the older ones with their questions.