Hosted by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton

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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May 26, 2026

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Episodes

Ever Hayarden: Israel, chutz laaretz or something in between? 06.08.2024

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the status of ‘Ever Hayarden’ in Halacha and Chassidus, and its ramifications in the laws of korbanot, the quality of oil for the Bais Hamikdash, and our relationship to Hashem. 

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 24: Miracles in Sarah's Tent 05.08.2024

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...

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 23: The Titles of Rashi 26.07.2024

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...

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 22: Smoke, Angels' tears, Heavenly intervention 24.07.2024

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...

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 21: Why was Yitzchak's vision weak? 24.07.2024

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...

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 20: The Three Pirushim Puzzle 22.07.2024

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...

One Torah | Ep. 18: The Kabbalah of Yom Tov Sheni 21.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 17: Issur ‘Chametz’ or Issur ‘Yom Tov Sheni’? 18.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 16: Why two days of Yom Tov in the diaspora? 18.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 15: The Essence of a Mitzvah 16.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 14: Two Ways on Osek B'Mitzvah 15.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 13: Tefilin - Heart vs. Mind 11.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 12: Tefilin - Action or Result? 10.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 11: Action or Result in Mitzvot 08.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 10: Arvut in Monetary Law 08.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 9: One Neshama, One People 05.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 8: Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael and the Nassi 04.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 7: Two Ways on Arvut in Mitzvot 04.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 6: Yehoshua, Achan and Jewish Responsibility 03.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 5: Kodesh vs. Chol 03.07.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 4: The Secret of Marriage 30.06.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 3: The Recurring Action 28.06.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 2: When did you get married? 27.06.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

One Torah | Ep. 1: Merging the Law & the Mystical 24.06.2024

Since every section of Torah — law, philosophy, mysticism — is part of ‘One Torah’, the talmudic meaning not only fits with the Kabbalistic interpretation, but when merged, the mystical clarifies and brings meaning to the law. Using a variety of examples, this course will give students a taste of this unique approach of Torah study, based on the teachings of the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitche...

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 19: What was the source of light in Noach's Ark? 20.06.2024

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...

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