Family Mitzvot 

משפחת מצוות

The Talmud presents a contrary opinion, that of Rabbi Yohanan, which criticizes Shmuel’s ruling. 

Is it possible to marry before fulfilling the obligation to study Torah? Rabbi Yohanan<footnote data-num="43"/> says: How can one do so? With a millstone hanging from his neck, with the yoke of providing for his wife and children weighing on him, can he find the time to engage in Torah study?