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Rabbi Binyomin Bitton
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1w ago
Acharon Shel Pesach: Issur ‘Chametz’ or Issur ‘Yom Tov Sheni’?
Analyzing the Rogatchover’s chakirah on the prohibition of eating chametz during the 8th day of Pesach — a specific issur ‘chametz’ or a general issur ‘yom tov sheni’, and its possible connection with the chassidic perspective of acharon shel pesach according to the Rebbe.
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1w ago
Acharon Shel Pesach: Issur ‘Chametz’ or Issur ‘Yom Tov Sheni’?
Analyzing the Rogatchover’s chakirah on the prohibition of eating chametz during the 8th day of Pesach — a specific issur ‘chametz’ or a general issur ‘yom tov sheni’, and its possible connection with the chassidic perspective of acharon shel pesach according to the Rebbe.
Apr 21 2024
Eating Chametz during the Moshiach Seudah?
The Rebbe and the Chafetz Chaim on whether one is allowed to eat chametz during the Moshiach seudah after nightfall, and its ramification with regards to ‘yaaleh veyavo’ in benching.
Apr 16 2024
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 15 2024
Zav: One type divided in two or two types altogether?
Analyzing the Rebbe’s chakirah on the two types of Zav, whether the ‘two reiyot’ type is just a part of the ‘three reiyot’ one, or these are two different types of tumah altogether, and their evolving differences in Mikrah, Halacha and Chassidut.
Apr 9 2024
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 8 2024
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 7 2024
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 4 2024
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 1 2024
‘One Said and One Said’: Who actually said it?
The Rebbe, the Radbaz and Reb Reuven Margaliyos on the Talmudic statement ״חד אמר וחד אמר״ — whether it corresponds to the order of the names of Tanaim & Amoraim mentioned before or not necessarily, and its ramification in the לשיטתיה methodology.
Mar 31 2024
Chavitin: One continuous mitzvah or individual daily mitzvot?
The Rebbe, the Rogatchover and Reb Itsele Ponevezher on the definition of the mitzvah of Korban Chavitin, whether it is one continuous mitzvah or a daily mitzvah renewing itself each day.
Mar 28 2024
Chavitin: Kohen Gadol and Kohen Hedyot
Three ways to understand the connection between the Kohen Hedyot and the Korban Chavitin, based on the teachings of the Rebbe in Likkutei Sichot and the Reshimot.
Mar 27 2024
Chavitin: Private or Communal Korban?
The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of Korban Chavitin, and its ramifications when a Kohen Gadol passes away and no replacement has been nominated yet; does the responsibility of the Korban fall on the children or on the community?
Mar 26 2024
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 19 2024
Mordechai and the Children’s Pesukim
Is asking a child for a pasuk to guide one’s actions in the future permitted or not? Is it considered prophecy or just a good sign? Deciphering the Rebbe’s haoros on the different opinions in Halacha, and its ramifications in the stories of Mordechai, Rabbi Yochanan, Rav Sheshes, Acher and Nero Caesar.
Mar 15 2024
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 12 2024
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 2024
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 6 2024
Bais Hamikdash: Action or Result?
The Rebbe and the Rogatchover on the definition of the mitzvah of binyan Bais Hamikdash, whether it’s about the ‘action of building’, or to ‘have a Mikdash built’, and its ramifications in the avodah of shmiras & bedikas hamikdash, the histalkus of the Rebbe Rashab and our tzipiyah to Moshiach.
Mar 5 2024
Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 5: The Five Year Old
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 3 2024
Rashi’s Methodology | Ep. 4: Pashtan or Darshan?
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.