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An in-depth exploration of the Rebbe’s Reshimos Al HaTanya on the Alter Rebbe’s ruling that one must stand before an osek b’mitzvah . Through a careful analysis of the Rebbe’s precise language, structure, and subtle diyukim in the ha’arah , this episode uncovers profound depth within the Reshimos Al HaTanya . Delivered in honor of the Shavuos 5786 Kinus Torah in Vancouver. For the source in Reshim...

What lies behind the observance of יום טבוח after Shavuos? Is it simply due to a lack of time to bring the korbanos on Yom Tov—or does it reflect a deeper halachic position? The Alter Rebbe’s surprising assertion that even בית הלל followed this practice raises a fundamental question: what is his source, and why would בית הלל align with בית שמאי? Through a careful analysis of the Rebbe’s sicha—enga...

Through a novel analysis of the Rebbe, this shiur uncovers two fundamentally different models of giving: one centered on the refinement of the giver, and the other on the needs of the recipient. With careful readings of Rambam and Tanya, we will discover how this distinction reshapes the application of the halachic limit of אל יבזבז יותר מחומש. לקוטי שיחות, חלק כז, בחוקותי ג

When one undertakes to bring a korban metzora on behalf of another, what is the nature of that obligation: a personal neder, or a din in the metzora’s kaparah? Through a focused analysis of the Rebbe and the Rogatchover, this shiur uncovers a novel approach: two parallel dinim coexist, with practical ramifications in cases such as a wealthy donor bringing the offering of a poor metzora. לקוטי שיחו...

When a king’s son succeeds him, no new anointing is required—but why? Is it merely an inheritance, or does the father’s original meshicha extend to the son? Explore a penetrating analysis from the Rebbe and the Rogatchover that reexamines yerushas hamalchus and reveals far-reaching halachic implications. לקוטי שיחות, חלק לב, ניסן, הערה 38

What Is the Definition of Writing the Megillah?
 Reading, Ketuvim, or an Inherent Act of Writing Is the Megillah just for reading — or something more? The Rebbe and the Rogatchover Gaon on the geder of writing the Megillah: as a means to reading, as part of the canon of Ketuvim, or as an act with independent significance — granting the Megillah a unique, enduring status, like the Chumashim themsel...

לעיתים, מילים מסוימות בפסקה של השיחה מופיעות בתוך סוגריים — וכך מתקבלת משמעות כפולה למשפט, הן עם הסוגריים והן בלעדיהם. בשיעור זה ננתח מגוון דוגמאות של סוגריים בשיחה, נחשוף את המשמעות והקוד הפנימי הטמונים בהם, ונגלה כיצד כל מילה — ואף כל סימן — מדודים ומכוונים בדייקנות מופלאה. השיעור ניתן (בלה״ק) בישיבת תורת אמת, ירושלים עיה״ק. האזינו וגלו רובד חדש בלימוד שיחה בעיון.

Is meshukadim an integral law of the Menorah itself, or a general expression of hiddur mitzvah? This shiur analyzes the Rebbe’s chiddush through the pnim of the sicha together with its ha’aros, uncovering three distinct conceptual approaches to the status of meshukadim. These approaches lead to different readings of the Gemara’s "ein lo hachra’ah" as understood by the Rambam—whether mesh...

Four Approaches to Defining Conversion Then and Now The Rebbe, the Rogatchover Gaon, and the Avnei Nezer on giyur: its structure, the roles of milah, tevilah, and korban, and the difference between conversion in the time of the Beit Hamikdash and today. לקוטי שיחות, חלק כו, משפטים ג

Must sustaining a Ben Noach depend on formal acceptance of the Seven Mitzvot before a beit din, or is voluntary acceptance enough? In a letter to the Rebbe, the Rogatchover seems to contradict his opinion as stated in the sicha. This shiur shows how a subtle remark in Shulei HaGilyon may resolve the apparent contradiction by distinguishing two forms of sustaining a Ben Noach. לקוטי שיחות, חלק כו,...

In this episode we will explore and analyze the purpose and methodology of Rambam's Mishneh Torah.

This shiur explores the unique status of the Ger Toshav through the lenses of the Rogatchover Gaon and Reb Yosef Engel. We will examine how this intermediate category explains a striking halachic distinction—the permission for a Ger Toshav to reside in Eretz Yisrael, but not in Yerushalayim. לקוטי שיחות, חלק כו, יתרו ג, הערה 50

A lomdishe analysis of the status of a Korban Pesach offered for a minor who attains bar mitzvah between Pesach Rishon and Pesach Sheni, through the approaches of the Rebbe, Reb Chaim Brisker, and the Rogatchover. לקוטי שיחות, חלק כו, בא ב

What is unique about Rashi’s commentary to the Torah? What is the meaning of  'Peshuto shel Mikrah' ? What is the Rebbe’s novel method in studying Rashi? A new course exploring the novel approach to Rashi’s methodology on the Torah, as introduced by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. This course will analyze the ‘Klalei Rashi’ (principles and methods of Rashi study), and will guide students on how to...

What is unique about Rashi’s commentary to the Torah? What is the meaning of  'Peshuto shel Mikrah' ? What is the Rebbe’s novel method in studying Rashi? A new course exploring the novel approach to Rashi’s methodology on the Torah, as introduced by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. This course will analyze the ‘Klalei Rashi’ (principles and methods of Rashi study), and will guide students on how to...

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this final episode in the series, we will be introduced to the ‘Leshitatei’ and the unified theory that runs through the argument...

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will be introduced to the ‘Leshitatei’ and the unified theory that runs through the arguments of Rabban Gamliel a...

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will present three arguments between Rabban Gamliel and the Chachamim, and explore the unified theory that runs t...

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will discover how the ‘tzrichuta’ principle is applied by the Rebbe to the study method of ‘Leshitatei’.

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will present three arguments between Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel, and explore the unified theory that runs throu...

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will explore the principle of ‘tzrichuta’; a commonly used Talmudic logic, revealing the necessity of two apparen...

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will explore how the roles of the Tanaim and Amoraim may have influenced their ‘Leshitatei’ way of thinking.

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will explore how the location of the Tanaim and Amoraim may have influenced their ‘Leshitatei’ way of thinking.

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will explore the unified theory that runs through the arguments of the two schools of thought, Beit Shammai and B...

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will be introduced to the personal connection between the sages of the Talmud and their respective opinions. More...