Finishing Shas and Poskim [note 1] is important. Litvak yeshivas however concentrate on "Iyun" in depth learning. But there is also great importance in finishing at least four times.
This applies also to Math, Physics, and Rav Shach's Avi Ezri.
The best thing is to have two sessions --one in depth and another to just say the words in order as fast as possible and to go on.
[In fact, in both Shar Yashuv and the Mir in NY the afternoon was devoted to fast learning.]
For me fast learning meant doing review on the Gemara and Tosphot only once, and then going on. But now I am thinking fast learning ought to be fast--no review until one gets to the end, and then goes back to the beginning.
[note 1] "Shas" means the Talmud. "Poskim" means Rif, Rosh, Rambam, and Tur. It is a word used only for Rishonim [mediaeval authorities]. But it has come to include Rav Joseph Karo's and his commentaries. [Magen Avraham, Shach, Taz, etc,...]
This applies also to Math, Physics, and Rav Shach's Avi Ezri.
The best thing is to have two sessions --one in depth and another to just say the words in order as fast as possible and to go on.
[In fact, in both Shar Yashuv and the Mir in NY the afternoon was devoted to fast learning.]
For me fast learning meant doing review on the Gemara and Tosphot only once, and then going on. But now I am thinking fast learning ought to be fast--no review until one gets to the end, and then goes back to the beginning.
[note 1] "Shas" means the Talmud. "Poskim" means Rif, Rosh, Rambam, and Tur. It is a word used only for Rishonim [mediaeval authorities]. But it has come to include Rav Joseph Karo's and his commentaries. [Magen Avraham, Shach, Taz, etc,...]
