Interested in taking your Talmud studies to the next level? This eight-part series will present the fundamentals of in-depth Talmud study known as 'iyun'. Using a variety of Talmudic topics, the course will train and equip students with the tools and practical steps on how-to apply this method onto their own learning. This introductory course is geared to everyone, from the beginner to the more experienced Talmud student. Both alike are sure to benefit from this fundamental introduction to Talmu...
Nov 07, 2022•5 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Interested in taking your Talmud studies to the next level? This eight-part series will present the fundamentals of in-depth Talmud study known as 'iyun'. Using a variety of Talmudic topics, the course will train and equip students with the tools and practical steps on how-to apply this method onto their own learning. This introductory course is geared to everyone, from the beginner to the more experienced Talmud student. Both alike are sure to benefit from this fundamental introduction to Talmu...
Nov 07, 2022•18 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Interested in taking your Talmud studies to the next level? This eight-part series will present the fundamentals of in-depth Talmud study known as 'iyun'. Using a variety of Talmudic topics, the course will train and equip students with the tools and practical steps on how-to apply this method onto their own learning. This introductory course is geared to everyone, from the beginner to the more experienced Talmud student. Both alike are sure to benefit from this fundamental introduction to Talmu...
Nov 06, 2022•23 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Interested in taking your Talmud studies to the next level? This eight-part series will present the fundamentals of in-depth Talmud study known as 'iyun'. Using a variety of Talmudic topics, the course will train and equip students with the tools and practical steps on how-to apply this method onto their own learning. This introductory course is geared to everyone, from the beginner to the more experienced Talmud student. Both alike are sure to benefit from this fundamental introduction to Talmu...
Nov 04, 2022•16 min•Season 8Ep. 1
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will analyze the Talmudic expression calling the Hakhel drasha a 'gem'. We suggest a possible explanation based on the teachi...
Oct 13, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 8
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will analyze the Rebbe's chiddush on the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. We will further explo...
Oct 12, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 7
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will analyze the Rebbe's question on Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah's drasha regarding the mitzvah of Hakhel for men and women; whi...
Oct 12, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 6
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will analyze the Rebbe's questions on the seemingly contradictory statements between the tractates Chagiga and Kidushin with ...
Oct 12, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 5
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will explore the debate between the Turei Even, the Minchat Chinuch and the Rebbe about whether the exemptions of Hakhel for ...
Oct 09, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 4
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will explore the discussion between the Turei Even, the Makneh and the Rebbe about whether the requirement of bringing the ch...
Oct 09, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will explore the different opinions about the exact time for the mitzvah of Hakhel, and analyze the Rebbe's footnote providin...
Oct 07, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 2
This eight-part, in-depth series will explore the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the definition of the mitzvah of Hakhel as it applies to children. The series will also cover several fundamental elements related to the mitzvah of Hakhel, such as the time of Hakhel; the definition of the mitzvah; the role of the King; the need for a bima and more. In this episode we will be introduced to the Rebbe's sicha — from a background of the main sources, a synopsis of the sugya, and a comprehensive...
Oct 06, 2022•31 min•Season 6Ep. 1
This four-part in-depth series will be exploring the mitzvah of loan amnesty related to the Sabbatical Year known as ‘Shemitah’ (as is this current year of 5782); the legal mechanism of the ‘pruzbul’ procedure; and the Rebbe’s novel approach to the enactment of the pruzbul. In this final episode we will present the Rebbe's novel approach to the enactment of Pruzbul; a new and original understanding suggested by Rabbi Yechiel Kalmenson, Rosh Yeshiva of Brunoy and author of the 'Mei Tal' series on...
Sep 21, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This four-part in-depth series will be exploring the mitzvah of loan amnesty related to the Sabbatical Year known as ‘Shemitah’ (as is this current year of 5782); the legal mechanism of the ‘pruzbul’ procedure; and the Rebbe’s novel approach to the enactment of the pruzbul. In this episode we will present two questions regarding the enactment of Hillel and the Rebbe's suggestion on Pruzbul.
Sep 20, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This four-part in-depth series will be exploring the mitzvah of loan amnesty related to the Sabbatical Year known as ‘Shemitah’ (as is this current year of 5782); the legal mechanism of the ‘pruzbul’ procedure; and the Rebbe’s novel approach to the enactment of the pruzbul. In this episode we will explore ‘pruzbul’ procedure as it applies nowadays.
Sep 19, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 2
This four-part in-depth series will be exploring the mitzvah of loan amnesty related to the Sabbatical Year known as ‘Shemitah’ (as is this current year of 5782); the legal mechanism of the ‘pruzbul’ procedure; and the Rebbe’s novel approach to the enactment of the pruzbul. In this episode we will explore the mitzvah of loan amnesty ('shmitat kesafim') and the legal mechanism of the ‘pruzbul’ procedure enacted by Hillel.
Sep 18, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 1
What is the difference between 'Torat Menachem' and 'Likkutei Sichot'? How many sichot are there? What are the 'Reshimot'? How many published and printed pages of the Rebbe's scholarship are there? This episode will present some interesting facts about the Lubavitcher Rebbe's scholarship; a comprehensive overview and description of the different types of books and series of the Rebbe; and a taste of some of the most fundamental and revolutionary methods of the Rebbe's approach to Torah study.
Sep 15, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will explore the mystical meaning and the practical lesson that we can derive from the Chacham Tzvi's ruling and principle....
Sep 06, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will analyze the theory of Rabbi Yonatan Eibishitz, supported by professors at the University of Halle, and will conclude with th...
Sep 04, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will analyze the detail of the cat and how this may impact the final ruling.
Aug 30, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will analyze the miracle theory suggested by the poskim who disagrees with the Chacham Tzvi.
Aug 28, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will analyze the theories of Rabbi Moshe Rothenburg who disagrees with the Chacham Tzvi.
Aug 23, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will discover an interesting incident that occurred with Rabbi Naftali Katz while ruling on the case.
Aug 21, 2022•5 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will analyze the reasoning behind the opinion of the Chacham Tzvi who rules that the chicken is kosher.
Aug 17, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This eight-part Talmud series will be exploring the Halachic debate surrounding the 18th century story of the chicken without a heart found in the German city of Altona. The course will analyze the reasoning behind the different rulings regarding the Halachic status of the chicken, and open a window into the relationship between science and Halacha. In this episode we will explore the details of the story.
Aug 14, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
A four-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the Talmudic discussion as to the primary role of Eliyahu Hanavi in connection with the messianic era. In this episode we will explore the Rebbe’s novel explanation.
Aug 11, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
A four-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the Talmudic discussion as to the primary role of Eliyahu Hanavi in connection with the messianic era. In this episode we will be introduced to the Rebbe's questions on the Talmudic argument about the arrival of Eliyahu Hanavi and his primary role.
Aug 10, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
A four-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the Talmudic discussion as to the primary role of Eliyahu Hanavi in connection with the messianic era. In this episode we will be introduced to the Talmudic opinions as to the primary role of Eliyahu Hanavi in connection with the messianic era.
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A four-part in-depth series exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s novel approach to the Talmudic discussion as to the primary role of Eliyahu Hanavi in connection with the messianic era. In this episode we will be introduced to the Talmudic discussion as to when Eliyahu Hanavi will arrive before the coming of Moshiach.
Aug 08, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
