Tzfunot

Epizodes

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  Netitzat Even: Removing Sanctity or Creating a Pesul? 25.08.2026 48min

  What is the nature of the prohibition against removing a stone from the Beit HaMikdash—is it the removal of the stone’s sanctity, or creating a deficiency in the Mikdash itself? A novel insight of the Rogatchover sheds light on the Rambam’s precise wording and the distinction between the Mizbe’ach, the Heichal, and the Azarah.לקוטי שיחות, חלק כט, תבוא ב, הערה 53
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  Shotrim: Executing Judgment or Compelling Compliance? 07.08.2026 1h 14min

  This shiur explores the Rebbe's novel analysis of the two gedarim of shotrim, revealing the basis for the two approaches in Likkutei Sichos regarding the Rambam's shita, based on Rabbi Yechiel Kalmenson's brilliant explanation in Mei Tal.לקוטי שיחות, חלק לד, שופטים א
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  Reshimos Al HaTanya: Standing Before an Osek B’Mitzvah 26.05.2026 22min

  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 Reshimos Al HaTanya, click here:https://drive.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/893/lDTw8932815.pdf (page דש)
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  Yom T’voach: Technicality or Principle? 20.05.2026 45min

  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—engaging the approaches of Rabbi Zevin and Rav Chaim Naeh, and clarifying its flow and key דיוקים—we uncover a novel interpretation rooted in מסכת ביצה. The result: יום טבוח emerges not as a technicality, but as a deliberate expression of שיטת בית הלל.לקוטי שיחות, חלק כח, חג השבועות
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  Two Models of Giving: For the Giver or the Recipient? 14.05.2026 1h 21min

  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
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  Korban Metzora for Another: Neder or Kaparah? 13.04.2026 1h 18min

  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 שיחות, חלק כז, מצורע א
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  Melech ben Melech: Inheriting the Crown 29.03.2026 42min

  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
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  What Is the Definition of Writing the Megillah? 25.02.2026 46min

  What Is the Definition of Writing the Megillah?
Reading, Ketuvim, or an Inherent Act of WritingIs 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 themselves.לקוטי שיחות, חלק כו, זכור-פורים
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  עיונים בלקוטי שיחות: חצאי עיגול – עיון ומשמעות 18.02.2026 1h 6min

  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.
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  Meshukadim: A Law of the Menorah or a General Hiddur Mitzvah? 15.02.2026 46min

  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 meshukadim refers to the gevi’im or the kaftorim.לקוטי שיחות, חלק כו, תרומה ג
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  Is Conversion Today Complete? 08.02.2026 1h 43min

  Four Approaches to Defining Conversion Then and NowThe 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
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  The Rogatchover on Ben Noach and Ger Toshav 03.02.2026 1h 9min

  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, יתרו ג
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  Rambam: Purpose and Methodology of Mishneh Torah 03.02.2026 41min

  In this episode we will explore and analyze the purpose and methodology of Rambam's Mishneh Torah.
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  Ger Toshav: Gentile, Convert, or Something in Between? 02.02.2026 28min

  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
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  Bar Mitzvah before Pesach Sheni: The Korban Pesach Dilemma 18.01.2026 1h 30min

  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
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  Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 48: The Mitzvah of Challah 05.01.2026 13min

  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 them further to explanations of Rashi on the Torah.Final episode in the series.
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  Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 47: Yaakov and Esav 04.01.2026 8min

  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 them further to explanations of Rashi on the Torah.
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  ‘Leshitatei’ Methodology | Episode 15: Rabban Gamliel and the Rabbanan 02.01.2026 15min

  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 arguments of Rabban Gamliel and his colleagues the Rabbanan.
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  ‘Leshitatei’ Methodology | Episode 14: Quantity or Quality? 01.01.2026 17min

  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 and his colleagues the Rabbanan.
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  ‘Leshitatei’ Methodology | Episode 13: Torah Study, Prayer and Monetary Claims 01.01.2026 37min

  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 through them.