What is the obligation for someone who knows only a little Torah — must they still go to the beit midrash and study?
Synopsis
The Rema and Mishnah Berurah address those with limited Torah knowledge: they should still go to the beit midrash, receive reward for the walking, establish a place, and study whatever they know. The Mishnah Berurah further specifies that halakhot (practical laws) should be prioritized.
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