Tzfunot

Analyzing the Rebbe’s chakirah on the two types of Zav, whether the ‘two reiyot’ type is just a part of the ‘three reiyot’ one, or these are two different types of tumah altogether, and their evolving differences in Mikrah, Halacha and Chassidut.

The Rebbe, the Radbaz and Reb Reuven Margaliyos on the Talmudic statement ״חד אמר וחד אמר״ — whether it corresponds to the order of the names of Tanaim & Amoraim mentioned before or not necessarily, and its ramification in the לשיטתיה methodology.

Analyzing the Rogatchover’s chakirah on the prohibition of eating chametz during the 8th day of Pesach — a specific issur ‘chametz’ or a general issur ‘yom tov sheni’, and its possible connection with the chassidic perspective of acharon shel pesach according to the Rebbe. 

The Rebbe and the Chafetz Chaim on whether one is allowed to eat chametz during the Moshiach seudah after nightfall, and its ramification with regards to ‘yaaleh veyavo’ in benching.

The Rebbe, the Rogatchover and Reb Itsele Ponevezher on the definition of the mitzvah of Korban Chavitin, whether it is one continuous mitzvah or a daily mitzvah renewing itself each day.

Three ways to understand the connection between the Kohen Hedyot and the Korban Chavitin, based on the teachings of the Rebbe in Likkutei Sichot and the Reshimot.

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of Korban Chavitin, and its ramifications when a Kohen Gadol passes away and no replacement has been nominated yet; does the responsibility of the Korban fall on the children or on the community?

A six-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the story of Nechemia and the Talmudic debate on Korban Haeitzim.  In this episode we will conclude with the mystical meaning of the wood offering, and the practical lesson that we can derive from it on a personal level. 

A six-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the story of Nechemia and the Talmudic debate on Korban Haeitzim.  In this episode we will be presenting a selection of in-depth iyunim & analysis, delving deeper into some of the ideas explained in the sicha and its rich footnotes.

A six-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the story of Nechemia and the Talmudic debate on Korban Haeitzim.  In this episode we will be presenting a selection of in-depth iyunim & analysis, delving deeper into some of the ideas explained in the sicha and its rich footnotes.

A six-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the story of Nechemia and the Talmudic debate on Korban Haeitzim.  In the next three episodes we will be presenting a selection of in-depth iyunim & analysis, delving deeper into some of the ideas explained in the sicha and its rich footnotes.

A six-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the story of Nechemia and the Talmudic debate on Korban Haeitzim.  In this episode we will explore the Rebbe’s novel explanation — presenting three opinions in the sugya of Korban Haeitzim, as well as three ways to understand the story in the book of Nechemia and the ramifications evolving thereof.

A six-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the story of Nechemia and the Talmudic debate on Korban Haeitzim.  In this episode we will be introduced to the main elements of the debate — from a historical background to a synopsis of the sugya and a comprehensive overview of all the relevant halachot.

The Rebbe vs. the Yaavatz if the “who” hid the Aron depends on “where” the Aron was placed — under the Kodesh Hakodashim, the Lishkat Haeitzim, or in Bavel.

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of the mitzvah of binyan Bais Hamikdash, whether it’s about the ‘action of building’, or to ‘have a Mikdash built’, and its ramifications in the avodah of shmiras & bedikas hamikdash, the histalkus of the Rebbe Rashab and our tzipiyah to Moshiach.

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 apply th...

Is asking a child for a pasuk to guide one’s actions in the future permitted or not? Is it considered prophecy or just a good sign? Deciphering the Rebbe’s haoros on the different opinions in Halacha, and its ramifications in the stories of Mordechai, Rabbi Yochanan, Rav Sheshes, Acher and Nero Caesar. 

The Rebbe, the Rogatchover and Rabbi Yossef Engel on the definition and purpose of the Bigdei Kehunah, and its ramifications in the situation of a Kohen missing a beged while in the Heichal.

The Rebbe, the Rogatchover and Rabbi Yossef Engel on the definition and purpose of the Bigdei Kehunah, and its ramifications in the situation of a Kohen missing a beged while in the Heichal.

The Rebbe, the Rogatchover and Rabbi Yossef Engel on the definition and purpose of the Bigdei Kehunah, and its ramifications in the situation of a Kohen missing a beged while in the Heichal.

Analyzing a ksav yad kodesh of the Rebbe in response to questions asked on the sicha, revealing how the main chiddush of the sicha on the second location of the Aron Hakodesh was based on a brief note and a few “עיינים” of the Rogatchover. 

Does repeating “mashiv haruach” 90 times counts as a month of davening?

Does repeating “mashiv haruach” 90 times counts as a month of davening?

Does repeating “mashiv haruach” 90 times counts as a month of davening?

Does repeating “mashiv haruach” 90 times counts as a month of davening?