In the confessions on Yom Kippur, there seems to be no mention of the sin of Bitul Torah. There are references to sins that come about through lack of learning but the sin of Bitul Torah itself seems not to be mentioned. Why is this?
asked Oct 13 at 9:28
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סרנו אזנינו משמוע תורה ?לא קבענו עתים לתורה ?זלזלנו בתורה? and if all else fails, this covers everything: כפרנו בכל־התורה כלה :)– Rabbi KaiiCommented Oct 13 at 13:56
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Where are these quotes from please??– Avrohom YitzchokCommented Oct 13 at 14:48
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Viddui Hagadol sefardi YK Machzor sefaria.org/…– Rabbi KaiiCommented Oct 13 at 15:09
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על חטא שחטאנו בבלי דעת– Double AA ♦Commented Oct 14 at 12:32
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Yes. But that's for the sin which occurred because I didn't learn - not for the sin of not learning.– Avrohom YitzchokCommented Oct 14 at 14:04
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A few points:
Firstly, Rav Dessler (Michtav Me'eliyahu) interprets the "Al Chets" as root causes of sin, rather than a list of sins per se. With that interpretation, there are several that could account for the sin of Bitul Torah.
Secondly, the confessions are often broad and open to interpretation. So, for instance, interpreting "siah sifsoseinu" as what our lips do talk about, as opposed to what they don't.
Finally, I believe some commentators (The Chid"a springs to mind) have expanded versions of the confession, and I believe Bitul Torah makes the list (unfortunately, don't have it to hand...)
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Thank you. Would you like to suggest those "that could account for the sin of Bitul Torah"? Commented Oct 13 at 10:33
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"Prikat Ol" - "We have thrown off... the yoke of studying Torah" (Artscroll comments in expanded Vidui section)– ChaniCommented Oct 13 at 12:17
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Great answer. The Al Chets that are not actually sins (e.g. Lashon Hara), are generally acts of carelessnesses in relationships, which is an implicit sin (as we should value and cherish our relationships, and tread carefully in them) Commented Oct 13 at 13:51