‘Leshitatei’ Methodology | Episode 10: The ‘Tzrichuta’ Principle

This series will explore the Talmudic methodology of ‘Leshitatei’ — a unique method of study, commonly found in the Talmud and its commentaries. Specifically, we will discover the novel approach to ‘Leshitatei’ as introduced in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this episode we will explore the principle of ‘tzrichuta’; a commonly used Talmudic logic, revealing the necessity of two apparent repetitive statements to be taught. Particularly, we will discover how this principle was first applied by the Rebbe to the study method of ‘Leshitatei’.