Torah and Humility - Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik

The Rav explores how Torah study brings both sanctity (kedushah) and humility. Torah Shebichsav sanctifies physical objects through God’s written word, while Torah Shebe’al Peh sanctifies the human mind and heart. Through deep engagement with Torah—whether intellectual or emotional—a Jew draws close to God. But that closeness also awakens a sense of human limitation, leading to true humility. Torah thus becomes not only the path to greatness, but the foundation for spiritual self-awareness. 0:00 The Word as the Source of Kedushah 32:00 Torah Study as a Path to God 52:14 Love as an Alternative Path to Kedushah 1:15:44 From Kedushah to Humility: The Paradox of Spiritual Defeat 1:38:31 The Feeling of Dependence 2:00:42 Intellectual and Ethical Modesty 2:20:23 The Pursuit of Chesed For any questions or suggestions regarding the transcription, please email us at theravproject@gmail.com.