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Tzfunot

Rabbi Binyomin Bittonpodcasters.spotify.com
Making in-depth Torah study accessible, engaging, relevant and geshmak to all! Talmud, Rogatchover, Lubavitcher Rebbe. English • Hebrew • French Comments, feedback, sponsorship: info@tzfunot.com
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Episodes

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

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will explore several principles related to various mitzvot, suc...

Jul 08, 202411 minSeason 73Ep. 11

One Torah | Ep. 10: Arvut in Monetary Law

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to Jewish responsibility ...

Jul 08, 202410 minSeason 73Ep. 10

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

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to Jewish responsibility ...

Jul 05, 202413 minSeason 73Ep. 9

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

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to Jewish responsibility ...

Jul 04, 20248 minSeason 73Ep. 8

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

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to Jewish responsibility ...

Jul 04, 20249 minSeason 73Ep. 7

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

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to Jewish responsibility ...

Jul 03, 202413 minSeason 73Ep. 6

One Torah | Ep. 5: Kodesh vs. Chol

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to the principle of the ‘...

Jul 03, 202413 minSeason 73Ep. 5

One Torah | Ep. 4: The Secret of Marriage

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to the principle of the ‘...

Jun 30, 202411 minSeason 73Ep. 4

One Torah | Ep. 3: The Recurring Action

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to the principle of the ‘...

Jun 28, 202411 minSeason 73Ep. 3

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

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe. In the next few episodes we will analyze various concepts related to the principle of the ‘...

Jun 27, 202411 minSeason 73Ep. 2

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

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 Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Jun 24, 202412 minSeason 73Ep. 1

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

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.

Jun 20, 202427 minSeason 56Ep. 19

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 18: The Two Pirushim Puzzle

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.

Jun 04, 202412 minSeason 56Ep. 18

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 17: Hashem on Har Sinai

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.

Jun 03, 202431 minSeason 56Ep. 17

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 16: The Earliest Opportunity

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.

May 26, 20247 minSeason 56Ep. 16

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 15: The People of Girgashi

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.

May 24, 202433 minSeason 56Ep. 15

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 14: Order of Torah & Repetitions

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.

May 23, 202417 minSeason 56Ep. 14

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 13: Summary of Klalim 1-4

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.

May 23, 20245 minSeason 56Ep. 13

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 12: Chava and the Snake

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.

May 22, 202431 minSeason 56Ep. 12

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 11: Pharaoh's Dreams

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.

May 20, 202441 minSeason 56Ep. 11

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 10: The Obvious Answer

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.

May 19, 20245 minSeason 56Ep. 10

Why, What and How of Charoset | Ep. 4

This Talmud course will be analyzing the definition of the requirement for dipping the maror in the charoset during the Pesach seder. A closer examination of the ‘sugya’ (Talmudic discussion) about charoset, will reveal three ways to understand the argument about the reason for the charoset, as well as several ramifications evolving thereof.

Apr 16, 202428 minSeason 62Ep. 4

One Universal Mitzvah or a Detail in other Mitzvot?

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on whether a mitzvah which applies to other mitzvot is considered as one separate and universal mitzvah, or a detail in each individual mitzvah that it applies to; a fundamental chakirah with evolving ramifications in the mitzvot of chatzi shiur, lifnei iver, tochacha, chinuch, and rabbinical prohibitions.

Apr 09, 20241 hr 48 minSeason 63Ep. 1

Why, What and How of Charoset | Ep. 3

This Talmud course will be analyzing the definition of the requirement for dipping the maror in the charoset during the Pesach seder. A closer examination of the ‘sugya’ (Talmudic discussion) about charoset, will reveal three ways to understand the argument about the reason for the charoset, as well as several ramifications evolving thereof.

Apr 08, 202423 minSeason 62Ep. 3

Why, What and How of Charoset | Ep. 2

This Talmud course will be analyzing the definition of the requirement for dipping the maror in the charoset during the Pesach seder. A closer examination of the ‘sugya’ (Talmudic discussion) about charoset, will reveal three ways to understand the argument about the reason for the charoset, as well as several ramifications evolving thereof.

Apr 07, 20248 minSeason 62Ep. 2

Why, What and How of Charoset | Ep. 1

This Talmud course will be analyzing the definition of the requirement for dipping the maror in the charoset during the Pesach seder. A closer examination of the ‘sugya’ (Talmudic discussion) about charoset, will reveal three ways to understand the argument about the reason for the charoset, as well as several ramifications evolving thereof.

Apr 04, 202419 minSeason 62Ep. 1

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 9: “Love your fellow as yourself”

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.

Mar 26, 202431 minSeason 56Ep. 9

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 8: Keturah is Hagar

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.

Mar 15, 202430 minSeason 56Ep. 8

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 7: The Hidden Question

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.

Mar 12, 20249 minSeason 56Ep. 7

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 6: 620 Principles

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.

Mar 12, 202413 minSeason 56Ep. 6
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