The wise … who bring the multitudes to righteousness [shine] like the stars forever and ever. (Daniel 12:3)
What does this mean? The mystics point out that if you look up at the sky at any given moment, you can only see half of the visible stars. The other half are on the other side of the earth. But they are still there, and their light still shines upon us in an indirect manner.
In the same way, our great Torah teachers continue to guide and influence us even after they have passed and are physically no longer on our side of the world.
In today’s contemporary world, this is more tangible and apparent than ever before.
Nine years ago, on 29 Shevat, master Torah teacher Rabbi Yehoshua B. Gordon passed away. In the years since, hundreds of thousands of people have continued to study Torah with him (online and on the Daily Study app), chuckled at his jokes, and been inspired by his down-to-earth wisdom, positivity and faith.
In addition to classes on every portion of Chumash and Tanya, Rabbi Gordon also enriched the Chabad.org community with classes on every chapter of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah.
On the day after Rabbi Gordon's yahrzeit, thousands of students will learn from him the final chapter of Mishneh Torah according to the annual cycle, ready to start learning the next chapter on Shabbat (March 1).
Have you joined the Mishneh Torah study program? This is the perfect time to join. Rabbi Gordon as your guide, you'll be learning, laughing, and growing as a Jew!
