TMT, Rabbi Adelman, Hasmada, 3

TMT, Rabbi Adelman, Hasmada, 3

Good morning.

We are continuing our discussion on hasmadah—diligence in learning—and its deeper meaning. The word hasmadah shares a root with tamid, meaning “constant.” It refers not merely to frequency, like learning on Sunday, again on Monday, and again on Tuesday. Rather, a masmid is someone who strives to utilize every single moment for growth.

Of course, learning consistently on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis is crucial. But when we describe someone as a masmid, we’re highlighting more than just routine—we’re emphasizing the attitude of happening upon every spare minute, maximizing every opportunity to learn and grow.

There’s a well-known secular saying: “Slow and steady wins the race.” It’s important to understand that the key word here is not “slow,” but “ste ...