The Blueprint of Creation: The Chofetz Chaim on Torah Study

Chazal teach us that "God looked into the Torah and created the world" (Yalkut Shimoni, Mishlei 942). The Torah is the blueprint of all creation. In order to understand the world in which we live, and the purpose of our own lives, we must study Torah. The study of Torah outweighs all other mitzvos. By immersing oneself in Torah, we uphold the world and attain for ourselves wisdom, perfection and holiness. However, neglect of Torah threatens all of creation with chaos and destruction. This is why the Jewish people have always emphasied the Torah training of future generations. No Jew can achieve perfection without working to ensure the continuity of Jewish tradition -- which is only possible through Torah study. All these concepts are explained in the heartfelt words of the great sage and saint, the Chofetz Chaim, zt''l. Collected and translated from thirty of his works, this volume provides inspiration and insight into the importance of studying Torah -- "The Blueprint of Creation."