Is access to Torah enough to change a person?

On this episode of Behind the Bima, Rav Nissan Kaplan joins Rabbi Goldberg to discuss why access to Torah isn’t enough to help a student grow.

In a generation where information is everywhere, the challenge isn’t learning… it’s becoming. Rav Kaplan lays out what actually makes the difference: consistency, structure, and a real relationship with a Rebbi.

He also shares how he builds talmidim, what he looks for in students, and how to think about growth in a world that pushes for instant results.

Rav Kaplan speaks as well about loss, tefillah, and how to move forward when life doesn’t go as planned… with a perspective that is both honest and deeply grounded.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
0:25 – Banter
9:37 – Rav Nissan Kaplan Interview
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