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Siman 327 — Sicha (anointing) on Shabbos — oils, creams, perfumes

The shitah of the Alter Rebbe across 5 se'ifim that codify the use of oils and creams on Shabbos — the distinction between medicinal use and use for pleasure, modern application to moisturizing creams, perfumes, and deodorants.

The four levels of study

LEVEL 01

רמת המתחילים

Foundations — Introduction

Pedagogical introduction: Hebrew text of the Mechaber and the Mishnah Berurah, fluent English translation, core concepts unpacked, practical cases and summary.

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LEVEL 02

רמת הלמדן

Lamdan — Advanced pilpul

In-depth pilpul: Gemara sources, שיטות of the Rishonim and Acharonim, fundamental חקירות, classical מחלוקות, practical נפקא מינה.

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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 Shulchan Aruch of the Alter Rebbe on this siman: 5 se'ifim and 0 Kuntres Acharon entries. The strength and originality of the psak, חידוש, sichos and igros from the Rebbe, conduct למעשה.

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