Why do we call it “learning” instead of “study”? Study implies a goal to master a subject, to get to the end of it. But there is no end to Torah. Learning implies the regular habit of frequent reading and repetition and engagement of the mind and also the actions. This is what Jewish learning is about.

What is Torah? It is not merely the five books of the Pentateuch. It is all scripture and all the tradition that teaches how to understand and how to practice Torah (commentaries, Talmud, halachic codes, Midrash, Mussar literature, devotional writings, and more).

For Messianic Jews and Judeo-Christians, we recommend this basic minimum:

1. (1)The daily portion (parashah) of chumash (Pentateuch).
   

2. (2)The daily portion of besorah (good news, the four gospels and Acts).
   

3. (3)Praying the Shema and Amidah in the morning and the Shema again before bedtime.
   

Rabbi Leman has a “Daily D’var” email list with the readings for each day and his comments. If you would like to receive these by email, contact Rabbi Leman at yeshuaincontext at gmail dot com.

Here are some articles and resources for further understanding Torah Learning:

... For a correspondence course approach to deeper study of Torah, we recommend Torah Club by First Fruits of Zion. Click here for information.

... Want to buy a chumash and don’t know which one? Here is a review of the major ones.

... Want to make Mussar literature a regular part of your Torah learning? Click here for Riverton Mussar.

... Need to learn the practices (halacha)? We recommend you study the standards of the Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council. Click here to obtain them.

... Short on time and need audio resources so you can learn in your commute time? First Fruits of Zion has an audio version of Torah Club. Click here.