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Siman 315 — Things forbidden on Shabbos due to ohel

The Alter Rebbe's shitah on the 20 se'ifim that codify the issur of making an ohel (a covering roof) on Shabbos — sunshade, tent, canopy. Modern application to awnings, umbrellas, and sheets.

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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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LEVEL 03

חזרה וסיכום

Master Synthesis

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

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LEVEL 04

דעת הרב

Daat HaRav — Shitah of the Alter Rebbe

The Shulchan Aruch HaRav of the Alter Rebbe on this siman: 20 se'ifim and no KA.

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