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Siman 328 — The choleh on Shabbos — rules of medical care

The shitah of the Alter Rebbe across 55 se'ifim that codify the large corpus of laws of the ill on Shabbos — gradations of illness (a mere micush, choleh she'ein bo sakanah, choleh sheyesh bo sakanah, pikuach nefesh), permitted and forbidden actions, and the gezeirah of shechikas samemanim.

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: 55 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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