Think Different | Parsha with the Chief: Va'etchanan

Information and knowledge stream everywhere. In a world overflowing with ideas and content, what makes Torah different? In this week's message on the Parsha of Va'etchanan, Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein explores what sets Torah apart in the knowledge economy. While the world now prizes information and insight, Judaism has always placed Torah learning at the top. Yet the real distinction isn't just in how much we value learning, but in the qualitatively  different kind of knowledge that Torah offers. Torah is not human wisdom. It's Divine. It doesn't just inform. It transforms. From the mitzvah of Talmud Torah, to the values of Pirkei Avot, to the transformative nature of Halacha, this teaching explores how Torah reshapes our actions, character, and worldview. Key themes: What makes Torah fundamentally different from all other knowledge Why Torah study transforms the learner The Midrash on wisdom vs. Torah among the nations Halacha as action-oriented transformation How Torah becomes the story of our lives #Torah #Knowledge #Transformation #Vaetchanan

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Insights, ideas and inspiration mined from the weekly Torah portion and the classic commentaries, and distilled by South African Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein. Known as a “spiritual entrepreneur”, Rabbi Goldstein has launched and led a number of initiatives that have changed the face not only of his own community, but of world Jewry. In the Language of Tomorrow, he explores the Torah’s vision for creating a better society, and an inspired, meaningful life.