About the Tzurba M’Rabanan Program
What is the Tzurba M’Rabanan Program?
- The Lax Family Tzurba M’rabanan English Edition is a revolutionary way of learning Halacha, from the Tanach, and sources in the Talmud through to modern day Poskim.
- The sources are presented in original form and are fully translated into English. In the English version a color-coding system is utilized to better organize and present the flow of material.
- Over the course of 5 years, maggidei shiur and talmidim will complete major sugyot of the Shulchan Aruch.
- There are currently over 20,000 people learning the Hebrew program in Israel, and in the short time since its inception, the English version has thousands studying around the world.
- In total there will be at least 27 English volumes
The Patrons of the Edition:
Who is Behind the Lax Family Tzurba M’Rabanan English Series?
Tzurba M’Rabanan was written and collated by Rav Benzion Algazi, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Hesder Ramat Gan, which paved the way for the Tzurba M’Rabanan Institute,which he established with the encouragement of Rav Mordechai Eliyahu z”l in 2003. There are currently over 20,000 people learning the Tzurba M’Rabanan Hebrew series on a weekly basis.
The Selwyn & Ros Smith and Family Manhigut Toranit Program, founded and directed by Rav Doron Podlashuk, is a five-year post-semicha program in partnership with Eretz Hemdah and World Mizrachi in which students prepare to be Torah leaders in the Diaspora. Manhigut Toranit has translated Tzurba M’Rabanan, making it accessible to the English-speaking population. They have also added further iyun essays in the English Edition.
World Mizrachi, which publishes and distributes Tzurba M’Rabanan, inspires people with a sense of commitment to the Torah, the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. Based in Jerusalem and with branches across the globe, Mizrachi – an acronym for merkaz ruchani (spiritual center) – was founded in 1902 by Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Reines, and is led today by Rabbi Doron Perez.
List of topics
Click on a volume to open PDF of topics
- Volume 1 – Yoreh De’ah: Avoda Zara, Chukot Hagoyim, Pe’ot, Shiluach Haken
- Volume 2 – Yoreh De’ah: Kibud Horim, Talmud Torah, Geirut, Brit Mila, Tzedaka
- Volume 3 – Yoreh De’ah: Bikur Cholim, Cosmetic Surgery, IVF, Aveilut, Mezuza, Shatnez
- Volume 4 – Yoreh De’ah: Basar B’chalav, Kosher Fish and Meat, Avoiding Insects
- Volume 5 – Yoreh De’ah: Bishul Akum, Tevilat Keilim, Yayin Nesech
- Volume 6 – Yoreh De’ah: Dangerous Foods, Hafrashat Challa, Agricultural Mitzvot
- Volume 7 – Yoreh De’ah: Hilchot Nidda
- Volume 8 – Orach Chaim: Hashkamat HaBoker, Tzitzit, Tefillin
- Volume 9 – Orach Chaim: Tefillin, Birkot Hashachar, Pesukei D’zimra
- Volume 10 – Orach Chaim: Halachot of Forming a Minyan, Keriat Shema and Shemoneh Esrei
- Volume 11 – Orach Chaim: Shemoneh Esrei, Tefilla B’tzibbur and Tachanun
- Volume 12 – Orach Chaim: Halachot of Keriat Hatorah, Conclusion of Tefilla, Kaddish, Beit Haknesset, Daily Torah Study, Tisha B’Av
- Volume 13 – Orach Chaim: Interpersonal Relations, Netilat Yadayim, Beracha of Hamotzi, Pat HaBa’a B’Kisnin
- Volume 14 – Orach Chaim: Berachot During a Meal, Mayim Acharonim, Zimmun…
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FAQ
There are over 13 volumes of Tzurba available as of now, with more coming out every year. The volumes cover a vast array of topics in Halacha according to the outline of the Shulchan Aruch. Topics include Kashrut, Niddah, Tefillah, various Moadim and many more. For a full list of topics, click here.
All Tzurba M’Rabanan volumes are available for sale on Amazon.com
Please reach out to eli@tzurbaolami.com to discuss bringing Tzurba to your community. We will assist in starting the initiative and advertising. Just reach out!
Yes! If you would like to order Tzurba volumes in bulk, please reach out to neil@tzurbaolami.com to discuss and arrange. We can help you.
Tzurba is now offering a groundbreaking new Halacha curriculum. Schools have the ability to choose any topics from our various volumes and create a custom curriculum for their students. Please reach out to neil@tzurbaolami.com to discuss further.
The four-year cycle for the English series began in February 2019 (Shevat 5779). However, each shiur is independent so you can join at any time. The learning schedule is available here, and the books will be distributed in advance.