May one be supported by others [Kolel] in order to learn Torah?[1] The Rambam[2] writes that “whoever desires to learn Torah all day and does not desire to work and will rather be supported from charity funds he has desecrated Hashem’s name and belittled the Torah and extinguished the light of religion and causes evil to himself and loses his life in the world to come, as it is forbidden to benefit from Torah in this world.” However, some Poskim[3] write that the above only refers to the regular individual, however the extraordinary individuals in Avodas Hashem may throw themselves onto Hashem and learn literally all day. Some Poskim[4] argue on the words of the Rambam. Others[5] rule that his words are no longer applicable in today’s generations. Practically, if there are people who are willing to support him, then it is allowed. This is referred to as the deal of Yissachar and Zevulan.[6]
_____________________________________________________________[1] See Piskeiy Teshuvos 156:1
[2] Hilchos Talmud Torah 3:10
[3] Biur Halacha 156 Sofah Beteila
[4] See 246:21; Levush Yoreh Deah 246
[5] Rishon Letziyon Yoreh Deah 246;
[6] See Biur Halacha 156 Sofah Beteila; Piskeiy Teshuvos 156:26
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