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Siman 287 — Nichum Aveilim and Bikkur Cholim on Shabbos

The Alter Rebbe's shitah on the 3 se'ifim that codify these two mitzvos on Shabbos with adaptations: no davening for a refuah (which contradicts oneg Shabbos), adapted nuschaos of nechamah, and the proper care with speech.

The 4 levels of study

LEVEL 01

רמת המתחילים

Foundation — Introduction

Pedagogical introduction: Hebrew text of the Mechaber and Mishnah Berurah, clear English translation, key concepts explained, practical cases and summary.

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LEVEL 02

רמת הלמדן

Lamdan — Advanced Pilpul

In-depth pilpul: Talmudic sources, shitos of the Rishonim and Acharonim, fundamental chakiros, classic machlokesin, practical nafka minos.

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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 Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch on this siman: 3 se'ifim and 0 KA.

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