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Tzfunot

Making in-depth Torah study accessible, engaging, relevant, and geshmak. Insights from the Talmud, Rogatchover, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Available in English • Hebrew • FrenchFeedback: info@tzfunot.comSponsorship opportunities: chabadcitycentre.com/tzfunot

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Bet Din Majority: 2 vs 1; 2 or 3? | Part 2 09.02.2025

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of the majority principle in court decisions; whether the minority opinion still holds in some form, it is cancelled altogether, or the minority in fact joins the majority.

Bet Din Majority: 2 vs 1; 2 or 3? | Part 1 09.02.2025

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of the majority principle in court decisions; whether the minority opinion still holds in some form, it is cancelled altogether, or the minority in fact joins the majority. 

The Brackets of Likkutei Sichot 02.02.2025

Methods and Tools for Learning a Sicha B’IyunThis shiur will analyze one aspect of learning a sicha b’iyun. Often, certain words in a paragraph of the sicha appear in brackets, thereby giving a double meaning to the sentence — with or without the brackets. Using a variety of examples, the shiur will guide participants on how to properly analyze the meaning and ‘code’ behind some of the brackets of...

Hefker: Ownerless or Global Ownership? | Part 3 26.01.2025

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of ‘hefker’ and its ramifications in the laws of Pesach, Techumin and what to do with the Tzemach Tzedeck’s candies ahead of Pesach. 

Hefker: Ownerless or Global Ownership? | Part 2 26.01.2025

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of ‘hefker’ and its ramifications in the laws of Pesach, Techumin and what to do with the Tzemach Tzedeck’s candies ahead of Pesach.

Hefker: Ownerless or Global Ownership? | Part 1 26.01.2025

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of ‘hefker’ and its ramifications in the laws of Pesach, Techumin and what to do with the Tzemach Tzedeck’s candies ahead of Pesach. 

Ha’anakah: Gold, Silver and Garments 19.01.2025

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on what can be used to perform the mitzvah of Ha’anakah, and how this mitzvah is derived from the gold and silver that the Bnei Yisrael received from the Egyptians.

רב ושמואל | פרק ד: סיני ועוקר הרים 12.01.2025

סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין.  בפרק זה נעמוד על ביאור כוונת הרבי שסברת הלשיטתייהו של רב ושמואל מסתעפת אף ״בפלוגתא ממש״.

רב ושמואל | פרק ג: שלושה סוגי מחלוקות 12.01.2025

סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין.  בפרק זה נעמוד על ביאור ופיענוח הערת הרבי שסברת הלשיטתייהו של רב ושמואל אינה רק במחלוקתם בפירוש הכתובים בתנ״ך, אלא גם בפירוש המשניות והברייתות או בפירוש לשון חז״ל ובני אדם, וגם במחלוקת ממש בדין או בסברא.

רב ושמואל | פרק ב: חד אמר וחד אמר 12.01.2025

סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין.  בפרק זה נעמוד על ביאור הרבי בטעם הדבר שכמה מהמחלוקות בתלמוד נשנו בסגנון של ״חד אמר וחד אמר״, מבלי לפרש בפירוש את שמות בעלי המאמר.

רב ושמואל | פרק א: סברת הלשיטתיה 12.01.2025

 סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין.  בפרק זה נעמוד על נקודת הסברא של שתי הלשיטתייהו בין רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים.

Hei Teves: A Rogatchover’s Perspective | Part 2 10.01.2025

The Rogatchover on the definition of ownership by a Nassi, the Melech, the Kohen Gadol, a Bais Din and the Reish Mesivta — whether it is considered a personal ownership or an institutional one, and its ramifications in several sugyos in Halacha and Aggada, including on inheritance, pruzbul and ‘Didan Notzach’. 

Yosef and Levi, Yaakov’s Aron and Shlichus 06.01.2025

Analyzing the Rebbe’s chiddush that Yosef and Levi performed the mitzvah of carrying Yaakov’s Aron through the mechanism of Shlichus, based on various sichos and principles on the concept of Shlichus in Halacha.  לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, ויחי ב

Hei Teves: A Rogatchover’s Perspective | Part 1 06.01.2025

The Rogatchover on the definition of ownership by a Nassi, the Melech, the Kohen Gadol, a Bais Din and the Reish Mesivta — whether it is considered a personal ownership or an institutional one, and its ramifications in several sugyos in Halacha and Aggada, including on inheritance, pruzbul and ‘Didan Notzach’. 

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 39: Pearls of Halacha 02.01.2025

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...

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 38: Nadav, Avihu and the Loyal Servant 30.12.2024

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...

Ner Chanukah: Eight Mitzvot or One Mitzvah? 26.12.2024

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the mitzvah of Ner Chanukah, and its ramification in a case where on the third night of Chanukah, one has only enough oil for two candles — whether he should light one or two candles.  לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, חנוכה, הערה 9

Pach Hashemen: What exactly happened? 22.12.2024

What exactly happened during the daytime? Is the mitzvah “to light” the menorah or that the candles “should be lit”? And are the eight days of chanukah considered “one” mitzvah or “eight separate” mitzvos? An in-depth analysis of the Rebbe’s chiddush in the miracle of Chanukah, and how it differs from an approach seemingly already mentioned by the acharonim.

Yosef, the Shvatim and a Sugya in Maseches Gittin 20.12.2024

Analyzing two haoros of the Rebbe, applying the laws of selling a slave in maseches Gittin to the sale of Yosef by the Shvatim to the Egyptians.  לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, וישב, הערות 26, 29, 30

The Olive, Laws of Muktzeh and the 19th of Kislev 19.12.2024

Deciphering a cryptic haoro and ksav yad kodesh of the Rebbe to the manichim with regards to the analogy of the olive in connection to Yud Teis Kislev.  לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, וישלח-יט כסלו, הערה 26*

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 37: Miriam the Prophetess 13.12.2024

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...

‘Extend the way’: In length or in duration? 09.12.2024

Analyzing the Rebbe’s wording with regards to the safety measure mentioned in maseches Avodah Zarah ‘extend the way’: “One of the nafka minos…” What are the other possible ramifications implied by the Rebbe’s precise wording?

Bar Mitzvah: Siman or Sibah? 08.12.2024

The Rebbe on the definition of adulthood and the origins of the age of Bar Mitzvah at 13, whether it is derived from the story of Shimon and Levi in shechem or it is a Halacha L’Moshe Misinai, and its ramifications with regards to the difference between a boy and a girl and the age of Bar Mitzvah for a non-Jew.

Two Dinim in ‘Hechsher Mitzvah’ 03.12.2024

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the concept of ‘hechsher mitzvah’ — if and when does it receives the status of the mitzvah itsef. 

3 vs. 4 | Part 3: Various Subjects Related to 3 and 4 01.12.2024

A collection of various subjects related to numbers 3 and 4 in Talmud, Chakirah and Kabbalah, as explained in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

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