Tzfunot

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 overview of the Rebbe's sicha.

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 the Talmud. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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 the final ruling in Jewish law.

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. 

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.