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Siman 261 — The time for lighting the Shabbos candles

The shitah of the Alter Rebbe across 7 se'ifim that codify the precise time for lighting the Shabbos candles — bein hashmashos (the twilight), tosefes Shabbos (accepting Shabbos earlier), 18 minutes before sunset, and the halachos governing women's and men's kindling.

The four levels of study

LEVEL 01

רמת המתחילים

Foundations — Introduction

Pedagogical introduction: Hebrew text of the Mechaber and the Mishnah Berurah, fluent English translation, core concepts unpacked, practical cases and summary.

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LEVEL 02

רמת הלמדן

Lamdan — Advanced pilpul

In-depth pilpul: Gemara sources, שיטות of the Rishonim and Acharonim, fundamental חקירות, classical מחלוקות, practical נפקא מינה.

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LEVEL 03

חזרה וסיכום

Master Synthesis

Master synthesis: central axiom, hierarchy of concepts, decision trees, mnemonics, common pitfalls, summary table.

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LEVEL 04

דעת הרב

Daat HaRav — Shitah of the Alter Rebbe

The Shulchan Aruch of the Alter Rebbe on this siman: 7 se'ifim and 3 Kuntres Acharon entries.

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