Is the fixed Torah study session obligatory even if one believes they will earn significant income by missing it?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that the fixed Torah study time must not be skipped even when one believes they could earn a large profit. The Mishnah Berurah and Aruch HaShulchan elaborate on the nature of this obligation.
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