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Siman 298 — The Havdalah candle (Motzei Shabbos)

The Alter Rebbe's shitah on the 21 se'ifim codifying the Havdalah candle — the first creation of fire after Shabbos (by Adam HaRishon), the requirement of multiple wicks, the brachah of 'borei me'orei ha-esh', and how to use the flame.

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LEVEL 01

רמת המתחילים

Base — Introduction

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

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LEVEL 02

רמת הלמדן

Lamdan — Advanced pilpul

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

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חזרה וסיכום

Master Synthesis

Master synthesis: central yesod, hierarchy of concepts, decision trees, mnemonics, common pitfalls, and a summary chart.

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דעת הרב

Daat HaRav — Shitah of the Alter Rebbe

The Shulchan Aruch HaRav of the Alter Rebbe on this siman: 21 se'ifim and 1 KA.

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