A Tale of Two Challahs

Discovering Talmudic Principles

This three-part Talmud series will explore the sixteenth chapter of tractate Shabbat, focusing on principles related to the bread for the Shabbat meals. In particular, we discover the origins of the Challah and the mitzvah of the ‘Two Loaves of Bread’ on Shabbat. Who knew how much wisdom there is behind the Shabbat Challah!

By Binyomin Bitton

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The Genealogy of Challah

The Story Behind the Double Loaf

By Binyomin Bitton

This class focuses on principles related to the bread for the Shabbat meals. We explore the special mitzvah of the ‘Two Loaves of Bread’ on Shabbat.

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1:13:30

More Complete than Complete

The Blessing and the Shabbat Meal

By Binyomin Bitton

This class focuses on principles related to the bread for the Shabbat meals. We explore the special mitzvah of the ‘Two Loaves of Bread’ on Shabbat.

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1:02:44

The Rebbe’s Footnote on Challah

The Depth and Wisdom of the Details

By Binyomin Bitton

This class focuses on principles related to the bread for the Shabbat meals. We explore the special mitzvah of the ‘Two Loaves of Bread’ on Shabbat.

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Discovering Talmudic Principles

Join the Talmud’s discussion as we explore and debate various selected texts from the vast sea of the Talmud, and gain insight and appreciation of its rich knowledge. This series will help enhance your skills in Talmudic analysis and reasoning, whilst providing a window into the style and language of the Talmud, also known as the Gemara. These courses are taught by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, an expert Talmudic scholar, who masterfully presents the Talmud’s profound wisdom in a clear, easy to follow, and intellectually stimulating manner.