Study or Sink: Secular Education and the Hunt for a Job
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Judaism generally eschews secular education at the expense of Torah study. The reality, though, is often that one must gain some education or skill in order to make a livelihood. What does Jewish law say about this? What are the limits? How do we balance dogma with daily life?
Related: Studying the Secular: The Soul of the Matter
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| Language | English |
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| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 16 |
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