Tzfunot

When the Talmud compares a Jew to a Sefer Torah — is it referring to the body, the neshama, or perhaps to the Torah that he studied?

Deciphering the Rebbe’s wording and footnote on the difference between the two sugyot in tractates Moed Katan and Ketubot, and revealing the precision behind each reference.

The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the concept of the ‘added quality’, whether it ‘sits on top’ of the original reality, or transforms it into a brand new entity, and its ramifications in Halacha, Jewish philosophy and Chassidut. 

Is looking at the tzitzit during the mitzvah, a part of the mitzvah itself, or an additional element, separate from the actual mitzvah of tzitzit? And what is the meaning of the word ‘tzitzit’? 

Analyzing the Rebbe’s chakirah on the definition of the mitzvah of tzitzit, and its ramifications with regards to the different customs on how to wear the Talit Katan — with the tzitzit hidden or revealed.

What lies behind the differences in the maamar chazal about the qualifications for a Navi as quoted in masechet Shabbat vs. masechet Nedarim?

Analyzing the Rebbe’s novel explanation, and suggesting a few possible diyukim based on a fascinating exchange between the Rebbe and his father Rabbi Levi Yitzchak. 

The Rebbe, the Rogatchover and R’ Elchonon Wasserman on the principle of ‘Osek B’Mitzvah’ — is it considered an ‘anoos’ (circumstance beyond control), an exemption, or as if he fulfilled the other mitzvah; its ramifications in Halacha and the arbitrament of the chakirah according to Chassidut.

Rashi, Rambam and the Rogatchover on the author, description and purpose of ‘Sefer Refuot’ buried by King Chizkiyah, and the implications with regards to the eternity of Torah.

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.

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.

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.

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.