QUESTION:
The Rav speaks about developing the ability of “subtle analysis” and other such intellectual abilities, and how we are able to reach these intellectual abilities through Torah study. How does a person actually get there? All of us learn Torah yet we don’t reach this ability of “subtle analysis” that the Rav is describing.
ANSWER:
Practical guidance on how to develop your analytical abilities in Torah study is given in the series of “Darkei HaLimud” (Getting To Know Your Way In Torah Learning). To learn how to actually apply your intellectual abilities in Torah study, there are currently over 200 “Bilvavi” shiurim that are available on Gemara [on Bava Basra, Beitzah, and other tractates) and Shulchan Aruch (Choshen Mishpat) which may be beneficial to you. However, you mainly will need to find the approach of in-depth learning that is particularly suitable to you, and the above shiurim (on Gemara and Shulchan Aruch) are just examples. Anyone who is used to learning the style of Reb Chaim of Brisk, Rav Shimon Shkop and the Rogotchover are able to recognize very well what “subtle analysis” is.
When it comes to learning agadta parts of Gemara, the ability of “subtle analysis” can be discerned, for example, in the sefarim of “Pachad Yitzchok”. When it comes to learning Kaballah, an example of “subtle analysis” can be seen when learning the sefarim of the Leshem. And when it comes to learning Chassidus, this can be discerned for example in the teachings of Chabad Chassidus, especially in Sefer HaErachim of Toras Chabad.
When it comes to learning agadta parts of Gemara, the ability of “subtle analysis” can be discerned, for example, in the sefarim of “Pachad Yitzchok”. When it comes to learning Kaballah, an example of “subtle analysis” can be seen when learning the sefarim of the Leshem. And when it comes to learning Chassidus, this can be discerned for example in the teachings of Chabad Chassidus, especially in Sefer HaErachim of Toras Chabad.
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