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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

Hefker: Ownerless or Global Ownership? | Part 3

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of ‘hefker’ and its ramifications in the laws of Pesach, Techumin and what to do with the Tzemach Tzedeck’s candies ahead of Pesach.

Jan 26, 20259 minSeason 57Ep. 26

Hefker: Ownerless or Global Ownership? | Part 2

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of ‘hefker’ and its ramifications in the laws of Pesach, Techumin and what to do with the Tzemach Tzedeck’s candies ahead of Pesach.

Jan 26, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 57Ep. 25

Hefker: Ownerless or Global Ownership? | Part 1

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of ‘hefker’ and its ramifications in the laws of Pesach, Techumin and what to do with the Tzemach Tzedeck’s candies ahead of Pesach.

Jan 26, 202526 minSeason 57Ep. 24

Ha’anakah: Gold, Silver and Garments

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on what can be used to perform the mitzvah of Ha’anakah, and how this mitzvah is derived from the gold and silver that the Bnei Yisrael received from the Egyptians.

Jan 19, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 57Ep. 23

רב ושמואל | פרק ד: סיני ועוקר הרים

סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין. בפרק זה נעמוד על ביאור כוונת הרבי שסברת הלשיטתייהו של רב ושמואל מסתעפת אף ״בפלוגתא ממש״.

Jan 12, 202524 minSeason 57Ep. 22

רב ושמואל | פרק ג: שלושה סוגי מחלוקות

סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין. בפרק זה נעמוד על ביאור ופיענוח הערת הרבי שסברת הלשיטתייהו של רב ושמואל אינה רק במחלוקתם בפירוש הכתובים בתנ״ך, אלא גם בפירוש המשניות והברייתות או בפירוש לשון חז״ל ובני אדם, וגם במחלוקת ממש בדין או בסברא.

Jan 12, 202528 minSeason 57Ep. 21

רב ושמואל | פרק ב: חד אמר וחד אמר

סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין. בפרק זה נעמוד על ביאור הרבי בטעם הדבר שכמה מהמחלוקות בתלמוד נשנו בסגנון של ״חד אמר וחד אמר״, מבלי לפרש בפירוש את שמות בעלי המאמר.

Jan 12, 202520 minSeason 57Ep. 20

רב ושמואל | פרק א: סברת הלשיטתיה

סדרה זו בת ארבעה פרקים מיוסדת על שיחת הרבי מליובאוויטש שנדפסה בלקוטי שיחות כרך טז, שמות א, בביאור סברת הלשיטתיה של רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים אם לפרש התיבות בדיוק או בהתאם לתוכן העניין. בפרק זה נעמוד על נקודת הסברא של שתי הלשיטתייהו בין רב ושמואל בפירוש הכתובים.

Jan 12, 202516 minSeason 57Ep. 19

Hei Teves: A Rogatchover’s Perspective | Part 2

The Rogatchover on the definition of ownership by a Nassi, the Melech, the Kohen Gadol, a Bais Din and the Reish Mesivta — whether it is considered a personal ownership or an institutional one, and its ramifications in several sugyos in Halacha and Aggada, including on inheritance, pruzbul and ‘Didan Notzach’.

Jan 10, 20251 hrSeason 57Ep. 17

Yosef and Levi, Yaakov’s Aron and Shlichus

Analyzing the Rebbe’s chiddush that Yosef and Levi performed the mitzvah of carrying Yaakov’s Aron through the mechanism of Shlichus, based on various sichos and principles on the concept of Shlichus in Halacha. לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, ויחי ב

Jan 06, 202557 minSeason 89Ep. 1

Hei Teves: A Rogatchover’s Perspective | Part 1

The Rogatchover on the definition of ownership by a Nassi, the Melech, the Kohen Gadol, a Bais Din and the Reish Mesivta — whether it is considered a personal ownership or an institutional one, and its ramifications in several sugyos in Halacha and Aggada, including on inheritance, pruzbul and ‘Didan Notzach’.

Jan 06, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 57Ep. 16

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 39: Pearls of Halacha

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.

Jan 02, 20259 minSeason 56Ep. 39

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 38: Nadav, Avihu and the Loyal Servant

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.

Dec 30, 202454 minSeason 56Ep. 38

Ner Chanukah: Eight Mitzvot or One Mitzvah?

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the mitzvah of Ner Chanukah, and its ramification in a case where on the third night of Chanukah, one has only enough oil for two candles — whether he should light one or two candles. לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, חנוכה, הערה 9

Dec 26, 20241 hrSeason 57Ep. 15

Pach Hashemen: What exactly happened?

What exactly happened during the daytime? Is the mitzvah “to light” the menorah or that the candles “should be lit”? And are the eight days of chanukah considered “one” mitzvah or “eight separate” mitzvos? An in-depth analysis of the Rebbe’s chiddush in the miracle of Chanukah, and how it differs from an approach seemingly already mentioned by the acharonim.

Dec 22, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 57Ep. 14

Yosef, the Shvatim and a Sugya in Maseches Gittin

Analyzing two haoros of the Rebbe, applying the laws of selling a slave in maseches Gittin to the sale of Yosef by the Shvatim to the Egyptians. לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, וישב, הערות 26, 29, 30

Dec 20, 202457 minSeason 88Ep. 1

The Olive, Laws of Muktzeh and the 19th of Kislev

Deciphering a cryptic haoro and ksav yad kodesh of the Rebbe to the manichim with regards to the analogy of the olive in connection to Yud Teis Kislev. לקוטי שיחות, כרך כ, וישלח-יט כסלו, הערה 26*

Dec 19, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 57Ep. 13

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 37: Miriam the Prophetess

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.

Dec 13, 202442 minSeason 56Ep. 37

‘Extend the way’: In length or in duration?

Analyzing the Rebbe’s wording with regards to the safety measure mentioned in maseches Avodah Zarah ‘extend the way’: “One of the nafka minos…” What are the other possible ramifications implied by the Rebbe’s precise wording?

Dec 09, 202448 minSeason 86Ep. 1

Bar Mitzvah: Siman or Sibah?

The Rebbe on the definition of adulthood and the origins of the age of Bar Mitzvah at 13, whether it is derived from the story of Shimon and Levi in shechem or it is a Halacha L’Moshe Misinai, and its ramifications with regards to the difference between a boy and a girl and the age of Bar Mitzvah for a non-Jew.

Dec 08, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 57Ep. 12

Two Dinim in ‘Hechsher Mitzvah’

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the concept of ‘hechsher mitzvah’ — if and when does it receives the status of the mitzvah itsef.

Dec 03, 202444 minSeason 85Ep. 1

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 36: References

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.

Nov 29, 202410 minSeason 56Ep. 36

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 35: Rabbi Tanchuma

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.

Nov 27, 202411 minSeason 56Ep. 35

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 34: Cedar wood in the desert

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.

Nov 27, 202425 minSeason 56Ep. 34

Rabbi Yehuda vs. Antoninus: Yetzer hara in the womb or at birth?

Analyzing a reference the Rebbe makes to the debate in tractate Sanhedrin between Rabbi Yehuda and Antoninus, if the yetzer hara’s influence on a person begins in the womb or only at birth, and the ramifications with regards to Esav while still in the womb of Rivka.

Nov 25, 202442 minSeason 57Ep. 8

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 33: Rav vs. Shmuel

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.

Nov 20, 202430 minSeason 56Ep. 33

Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 32: ‘Leshitatei’ & Meaning of Names

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.

Nov 19, 202419 minSeason 56Ep. 32
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