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Siman 278 — Extinguishing the Light for a Sick Person on Shabbos

The shitah of the Alter Rebbe on the 4 seifim codifying the hetter to extinguish a light on Shabbos so a choleh can sleep. A direct application: shvus bimkom choleh (relaxing a derabbanan for a sick person).

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רמת המתחילים

Basics — Introduction

A clear introduction: the Mechaber and Mishnah Berurah in Hebrew, a smooth English rendering, key concepts unpacked, practical cases and a summary.

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Lamdan — In-depth pilpul

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Daas HaRav — Shitah of the Alter Rebbe

The Shulchan Aruch HaRav on this siman: 4 seifim.

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