Is it ok to listen to the daily Rambam?

 

Question:

I have a lot time at work where I could listen to something on my phone. But not read. Is it ok to listen to the daily Rambam. Is there a point though in me bedavka reading the Rambam or can I do it like this?
Answer:

Certainly, there is an advantage in learning Torah from a recording. However, there are aspects of the mitzvah of Talmud Torah which are not fulfilled in this manner.

See here:

Do I need to make Birchos HaTorah before listening to a shiur?

Regarding the takanah of learning Rambam, since on of primary purposes is to fulfill the mitzvah of Talmud Torah, it would appear that listening to a recording isn’t sufficient, at least l’chatchilla.

 

Sources:

ראה בארוכה מה שכתבנו בקובץ הארבעים ע׳ יז ואילך.

 

 

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