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

Le Rabbi sur les contributions du Michkan | Épisode 3 13.02.2024

Cette série approfondie en quatre parties la si'ha du Rabbi de Loubavitch sur le Rachi dans la Paracha Teroumah - ויקחו לי תרומה : לי לשמי (Likoutei Si'hot vol. 16, Teroumah 1). Plus précisément, nous explorerons trois iyounim qui peuvent être expliqués sur la base de l’approche du Rabbi concernant l’explication de Rachi.

Le Rabbi sur les contributions du Michkan | Épisode 2 12.02.2024

Cette série approfondie en quatre parties la si'ha du Rabbi de Loubavitch sur le Rachi dans la Paracha Teroumah - ויקחו לי תרומה : לי לשמי (Likoutei Si'hot vol. 16, Teroumah 1). Plus précisément, nous explorerons trois iyounim qui peuvent être expliqués sur la base de l’approche du Rabbi concernant l’explication de Rachi.

Le Rabbi sur les contributions du Michkan | Épisode 1 11.02.2024

Cette série approfondie en quatre parties la si'ha du Rabbi de Loubavitch sur le Rachi dans la Paracha Teroumah - ויקחו לי תרומה : לי לשמי (Likoutei Si'hot vol. 16, Teroumah 1). Plus précisément, nous explorerons trois iyounim qui peuvent être expliqués sur la base de l’approche du Rabbi concernant l’explication de Rachi.

Three Definitions to Kiddush & Havdalah 08.02.2024

This shiur will analyze three definitions to the mitzvah of Kiddush & Havdalah, and several ramifications evolving thereof, based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Likkutei Sichot, vol 31, Yitro 2).

Chametz & Hefker: The Alter Rebbe’s Shita | Episode 2 16.01.2024

This shiur will analyze the Alter Rebbe’s opinion with regards to making chametz Hefker before Pesach, and suggest two possible related diyukim in the Rebbe’s footnotes of the sicha (Likkutei Sichot, Vol 16, Bo-10 Shevat).

Chametz & Hefker: The Alter Rebbe’s Shita | Episode 1 14.01.2024

This shiur will analyze the Alter Rebbe’s opinion with regards to making chametz Hefker before Pesach, and suggest two possible related diyukim in the Rebbe’s footnotes of the sicha (Likkutei Sichot, Vol 16, Bo-10 Shevat).

Shlichut | Episode 3: Four Ramifications 11.01.2024

This three-part series will explore the principle of Shlichut in Jewish law and its Talmudic definition.

Shlichut | Episode 2: Two Definitions 03.01.2024

This three-part series will explore the principle of Shlichut in Jewish law and its Talmudic definition.

Shlichut | Episode 1: Can you be in two places at once? 31.12.2023

This three-part series will explore the principle of Shlichut in Jewish law and its Talmudic definition.

Deciphering an עיין שם of the Rogatchover 20.12.2023

One of the most common expression in the Rogatchover's writing, perhaps the most common one, is the term עיין שם. While analyzing the texts of the Rambam in the laws of Taanit and its source in the Tosefta, this episode will present the Rebbe's explanation to one of the עיין שם of the Rogatchover.

Mishpat Shlomo | Episode 3: Mother-in-Law & Daughter-in-Law 14.12.2023

This three-part series will present a Halachic analysis of the famous court case of Shlomo Hamelech in the story of the two women and the baby. The story is recorded in sefer melachim, and as a rare occurrence, is read this year (5784) in the haftarah of parshat miketz.

Mishpat Shlomo | Episode 2: The Great Wisdom of Shlomo Hamelech 13.12.2023

This three-part series will present a Halachic analysis of the famous court case of Shlomo Hamelech in the story of the two women and the baby. The story is recorded in sefer melachim, and as a rare occurrence, is read this year (5784) in the haftarah of parshat miketz.

Mishpat Shlomo | Episode 1: The Story and Three Questions 12.12.2023

This three-part series will present a Halachic analysis of the famous court case of Shlomo Hamelech in the story of the two women and the baby. The story is recorded in sefer melachim, and as a rare occurrence, is read this year (5784) in the haftarah of parshat miketz.

Osek B'Mitzvah | Episode 5: The Rogatchover's Novel Approach 04.12.2023

This five-part series will explore the principle of 'osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvah' (i.e. when engaged in performing a mitzvah, one is exempts from fulfilling another mitzvah), and analyze its three Talmudic definitions, including the novel approach of the Rogatchover, rooted in Chassidic philosophy.

Osek B'Mitzvah | Episode 4: Two Definitions and Three Ramifications 03.12.2023

This five-part series will explore the principle of 'osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvah' (i.e. when engaged in performing a mitzvah, one is exempts from fulfilling another mitzvah), and analyze its three Talmudic definitions, including the novel approach of the Rogatchover, rooted in Chassidic philosophy.

Osek B'Mitzvah | Episode 3: Two Definitions of 'Petur' 01.12.2023

This five-part series will explore the principle of 'osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvah' (i.e. when engaged in performing a mitzvah, one is exempts from fulfilling another mitzvah), and analyze its three Talmudic definitions, including the novel approach of the Rogatchover, rooted in Chassidic philosophy.

Osek B'Mitzvah | Episode 2: Two Questions 29.11.2023

This five-part series will explore the principle of 'osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvah' (i.e. when engaged in performing a mitzvah, one is exempts from fulfilling another mitzvah), and analyze its three Talmudic definitions, including the novel approach of the Rogatchover, rooted in Chassidic philosophy.

Osek B'Mitzvah | Episode 1: The Principle and the Source 27.11.2023

This five-part series will explore the principle of 'osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvah' (i.e. when engaged in performing a mitzvah, one is exempts from fulfilling another mitzvah), and analyze its three Talmudic definitions, including the novel approach of the Rogatchover, rooted in Chassidic philosophy.

Chinuch | Episode 3: Matan Torah, Mishkan and Chinuch 21.11.2023

Defining the Halachic obligation of chinuch based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this final episode in the series we will present the second approach.

Chinuch | Episode 2: Is an invalid etrog ok for chinuch? 17.11.2023

Defining the Halachic obligation of chinuch based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will present the first approach.

Chinuch | Episode 1: Is Jewish Education a Mitzvah? 16.11.2023

Defining the Halachic obligation of chinuch based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover: The Unified Theory 20.10.2023

This episode will present a novel method of Torah study, introduced by the Rogatchover Gaon and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

’Mara Demoadaya’: Transcending Time in Halacha 17.08.2023

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the concepts of time and above time in Halacha, and how the fact that Hashem transcends time may have practical ramifications in the laws of Tzedakah, the customs of a Yahrtzeit and sheds light on a story in Yirmiyah regarding the purchase of Chanamel’s property. Based on Likkutei Sichot, Vol. 19, 20th of Av - Part 2.

Korban Haeitzim: ‘Pushed’ or ‘Transferred’? 15.08.2023

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the reasons for moving the Korban Haeitzim ceremony to Sunday when it falls on a Shabbos, according to the opinions of Rashi, the Ran and the Rif. Based on Likkutei Sichot, Vol. 19, 20th of Av - Part 1.

Tzofim: A Location or a Description? | Episode 6 14.08.2023

Deciphering the Rebbe’s and the Rogatchover’s notes on the meaning and precise location of “Tzofim”, and its implications in the Talmudic story of the Tanaim tearing kriah on the Bais Hamikdash when reaching “Har HaTzofim”.

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