In this powerful opening to Torah 28, we confront a piercing question: Not just what Torah are you learning—but from where?

The shiur launches into a sweeping meditation on authentic Torah transmission and the distinction between lavush (outer garment) and essence—we learn that Torah only uplifts when drawn from its true source.

The core warning? A Torah rooted externality without depth and attachment to the source can mislead both teacher and student. When Torah becomes a tool to flatter, entertain, or avoid discomfort, it loses its power to transform. And when we confuse charisma for kedusha, we risk following a voice disconnected from the makor ha’emes.

Ultimately, the shiur invites us to ask: Are we aligned with the pipeline of truth, or just receiving echoes filtered through ego?