a 29 year old
When Machon Shlomo was started in 1982, the only hashkafa class was given by a 29 year old baal teshuvah who was 6 years out of a Christian college. Yet, The age of 40 contains unique significance in both Halachic literature and Chazal, as we will list below. 1. Ben Arbaim Lebina-Age of Binah-Understanding : At the age of 40 one reaches the age of understanding. [1] This means that he is now able to understand the depth of teachings of Torah, and to novelize many new laws and interpretations of verses. [2] This is because at this age a person reaches mental and intellectual maturity. [3] 2. Morei Horah according to all opinions : [4] The Talmud [5] states that at age 40 one reaches the age of Horah, in which he can Pasken. Now, it is debated amongst the Rishonim and Poskim as to the intent of this Talmudic statement. Some Poskim [6] understand it to mean that one may not Pasken until age 40. Other Poskim [7] understand it as discussing one who i...
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