I think there can be little doubt that even one who learns but doesn’t become a Rov or posek, as long as he is doing it lishmo, is indeed doing something for klal yisroel, in fact for the entire world. It isn’t a matter of IF something is being accomplished, but HOW MUCH. And what is the opportunity cost? Could this person accomplish more by learning part time and working part time? Could he then be able to give more tzedokoh, or end up supporting someone who would become a rov or a posek?? Could he take some of the burden off of his wife, and make a more cheindik environment for his kids to grow up in, thereby bringing the potential for a gadol from his own family in the future? These are the questions which demand answers, and I don’t think asking them is apikorsus, If it is, then you would be calling the Rambam an apikorus.
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