A beacon of Torah inspiration was brought to Klal Yisroel
with the appearance of the most recent offering of the
world famous mashgiach, HaRav Mattisyahu Solomon,
currently mashgiach of Lakewood Yeshiva.
The book (volume 1) represents a series of mussar
discourses delivered by the author over a number of years
as mashgiach of the Gateshead Yeshiva. The talks
explain and illuminate the mishna in the sixth
perek of Pirkei Ovos -- the 48 methods
necessary to acquire the Torah.
The lectures are not merely interesting thoughts on the 48
methods. Rather they represent a clear-cut, fundamental and
practical, step-by-step instruction about how one goes about
climbing the eternal ladder of Torah greatness.
No effort was spared in gathering the Torah concepts that
were expressed in his talks over the years, and in
transcribing them into a clear concise style, befitting
all.
The great mussar dean, Rabbi Simcha Zissel of Kelm,
wrote that one should utilize the time between Pesach and
Shavuos to procure one of the 48 methods each day. However,
the sefer will certainly serve as a most useful tool
the entire year. Those who desire to advance will find the
volume a beneficial "road map" leading to Torah
prominence.
