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Things forbidden on Shabbos due to binyan and stirah

The Alter Rebbe's shitah on the 21 se'ifim that codify the actions forbidden under binyan (building) and stirah (demolishing) on Shabbos — screwing, unscrewing, drilling, breaking. Modern application to furniture.

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LEVEL 01

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

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Daat HaRav — Shitah of the Alter Rebbe

The Shulchan Aruch HaRav of the Alter Rebbe on this siman: 21 se'ifim and no KA.

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