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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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Tomer Devorah 2:1²
The second reason "Keter" looks downwards is that Hashem is constantly giving good to others, even if they have flaws. This should be reflected in our approach…
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Berachot 31a²- Approach Tefilla from Halacha Pesuka
Beraitta argues on Mishna, holds that one should approach tefilla after learning halacha pesuka and Gemara provides examples.
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Likutei Halachos 1:9a
The third part of tefilla, krias shema and it's blessings discuss the renewal of the beriah, correlating to the Mishkan, as well as the pure Torah of the young…
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Tomer Devorah 2:1¹
A person needs to reflect the sefirot. The first, "Keter", is accompanied by humility, the idea of gazing downward, which is due to its shame in front of…
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Berachot 30b², 31a¹- "Gilu Bir'ada"
The joy one experiences needs to be tempered with trembling.
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Berachos 2b³, 3a¹- Opinions Night Shema Time
Mishna and 3 Beraissaos include 6 opinions as to the time of krias shema in evening.
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Tomer Devorah 1:14
The 13 middot of Hashem are meant to be emulated and in doing so one draws that Midda to this world, and this is particularly achieved through verbalizing the…
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Likutei Halachos 1:8c
The anshei ma'amad would also read Parshas Ha'azinu as it highlights the process of finding the good, and the second section of davening, "pesukei d'zimra", is…
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Berachos 2b²- Kohen and Ani
Gemara discusses if the Beraissa that records the start time of evening Shema as associated with the poor man and our Mishna (Kohen eating Teruma) are the same…
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Likutei Halachos 1:8b
"Ma'aseh Bereishis" was the process of sifting the good from the bad, and was thus read by the anshei ma'amad as it correlates to the korbanos, a similar idea.
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Tomer Devorah 1:13¹
The 13th midda, "Mimei Kedem", is a powerful lesson in seeing the goodness in, and love for, the person who seems entirely devoid of personal and ancestral…
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Berachot 30b¹- Seriousness Before Tefilla
One needs "koved rosh" prior to starting tefilla and proof supporting this idea.
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Tomer Devorah 1:12
The twelfth midda, "Asher Nishba'ta La'Avoteinu", highlights the value of the Avot and how even the wicked descendants must therefore be regarding highly.
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L&L 142- Asking Inappropriately
Bereishit Rabba (Chayey Sarah) 60:3- four people asked in a way that was deemed inaccurate, three of them worked out well, but one did not.
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Likutei Halachos 1:8a
The Kohanim, Levi'im, and Yisraelim's involvement in the Korbanos continues the theme of finding and elevating the good points.
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Tomer Devorah 1:11
The 11th midda of "Chessed l'Avraham" is the idea of having extra compassion for the people who, like Avraham, act beyond the letter of the law.
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Likutei Halachos 1:7b
In finding the good parts we elevate the "chai" of the Korban to "medaber" and can properly begin davening to Hashem.
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Sefer Yehoshua 11
After the battles in the south, the Jews conquer the northern region of Eretz Yisrael, and finally there is quiet.
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Likutei Halachos 1:7a
Korbanos (as first step of Shacharis ) is the beginning of the process of elevating the mundane through identifying the goodness, and bringing it to the level…
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Tomer Devorah 1:10
The 10th midda, "Titen Emet l'Yaakov", highlights the "beinoni" and how truth is colored by mercy.
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Berachos 2a⁴, 2b¹- Kohanim and Tzess
Proving the idea of the allowance to eat Teruma after tzess, and this is the idea implied in the Mishna.
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Likutei Halachos 1:6b
Saying the Korbanos and Ketores, the first part of tefilla in the morning is a process of finding the good and elevating it.
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Tomer Devorah 1:9³
The statue of Nevuchadnezzar's dream and it's eventual destruction highlight the idea of the wicked oppressors (the "Metzulot Yam") receiving back the…
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Berachos 2a³- Gemara: Placement/Order of Mishna
Discussion of placement/order of the mishnayos and the chiddush in referring to tzess through the Kohanim
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Likutei Halachos 1:6a
The Shechina is performing "sifting" at night, and when one awakens he begins the 4 parts of Shacharis corresponding to the the 4 worlds.
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Tomer Devorah 1:9²
The ninth midda of "v'Tashlich bim'tzulot yam kol chatotam " highlights the way Hashem sends the punishment back onto the aggressor.
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L&L 141- Avraham Learned Torah
Bereishit Rabba (Vayigash) 95:3- our ancestors studied Torah wherever they were, prior to it being given.
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Likutei Halachos 1:5b
Seeing the nekuda tova in oneself is seeing the G-dliness, and this supports one in their time of despair.
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Likutei Halachos 1:5a
One needs to "awaken" themselves from their "slumber" by seeing the goodness in themselves, and this was the ability of Avraham Avinu who could see the nekuda…
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Likutei Halachos 1:4
Through finding the nekudos tovos of every Jew Moshe was able to build the Mishkan, and this acted as the tikkun for the act of the eigel hazahav.
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Berachos 2a²- Tosfos: Shema in Shul vs Bed
Tosfos (Rabbeinu Tam and R"I) challenge the position of Rashi regarding shema in shul and at night, instead offering two alternatives to resolve the issues.
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Likutei Halachos 1:3b
Hashem (as illustrated in the story of the eigel) "sees" and uses the nekuda tova of every Jew to push away the many impurities and judge him favorably.
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Likutei Halachos 1:3a
Although much "blackness" may coat the nekuda tova, the goodness remains beautiful, and, when recognized and activated, can overcome all the negativity. This…
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L&L 140- Bitachon When Mistreated
Shemirat HaLashon, Sha'ar HaTevuna Chapter 11- The bitachon that a person develops assists in dealing with situations that may arise in which one is affronted…
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Likutei Halachos 1:2
When seeing the nekuda tova, the G-dly element in oneself, a person can remove himself from "sleep" and "awaken" himself to Hashem's service.
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Sefer Yehoshua 10
The Jews protect the Giv'onim from the attacking five nations of the south, and then proceed to conquer the southern cities of Eretz Yisrael.
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Tomer Devorah 1:9¹
Introduction to the ninth midda of "v'Tashlich bim'tzulot yam kol chatotam", regarding the way Hashem punishes the nations who afflict us.
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Likutei Halachos 1:1b
The person who sees the goodness of the individuals is qualified to be chazzan, the tzaddikim build "mishkanos" with these nekudos tovos empowering the tinokos…
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Berachos 2a¹- Mishna and Rashi: Times of Night Shema
Mishna states 3 opinions as to times for krias shema of evening.
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Likutei Halachos 1:1a
Importance of seeing the "nekuda tova" in oneself and others, and the impact this has on accomplishing Teshuva.
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Tomer Devorah 1:8
The eighth midda, "Yichbosh Avonotenu", highlights the kindness Hashem does with us in differentiating between the value of a mitzva and avera, a lesson that…
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Sefer Yehoshua 9
The Jews are deceived by the Giv'onim and nonetheless maintain the treaty with them.
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L&L 139- Our "Right" to the Land
Bereishit Rabba (Bereishit) 1:2- The Torah's message in beginning with the details of creation implies a powerful and timely idea that impacts our lives until…
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Tomer Devorah 1:7
The seventh midda of "Yashuv Yerachamenu" highlights how Hashem values the ba'al teshuva more than even prior to sin, and is replicated in interpersonal…
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Sefer Yehoshua 8
The Jews conquer the city of Ay through Divine strategy and the story of the earlier event of Harei Gerizim and Eival is recorded.
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Tomer Devorah 1:6
The sixth midda of "Ki Chafetz Chessed Hu" teaches the idea of seeing the good kindness in others that can act to remove deserving anger that emerges from…
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Sefer Yehoshua 7
The Jews fail in battle against the city of Ay and Hashem explains the reasons to Yehoshua, who promptly corrects the issues.
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Tomer Devorah 1:5
The fifth midda of "Lo Hechezik L'Ad Apo" is the the idea of lessening even deserved anger and rebuke, a powerful message for interpersonal relationships.
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Tomer Devorah 1:4
The forth midda of "L'She'erit Nachalato" highlights the closeness Hashem has with the Jewish people and the way we should be with other Jews as well.
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Sefer Yehoshua 5
Jews undergo national brit mila, celebrate Pesach, bring Korban Omer, and Yehoshua speaks with an angel about the conquest of Yericho.
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Tomer Devorah 1:3
The third midda of "Over al Pesha" highlights how Hashem Himself cleanses man from the stain of his sins, requiring us to to follow suit with the wrongdoings…
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Sefer Yehoshua 4
As the Jews finish crossing the Jordan, the Kohanim pass over it miraculously, and two sets of stones are set up as commemorations of the miracles of that…
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Sefer Yehoshua 3
Jews begin process of crossing the Jordan River into mainland Eretz Yisrael.
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Tomer Devorah 1:2
The second midda of "Noseh Avon" refers to Hashem sustaining the "mashchit" that is created through sin, allowing man to repair ways. This requires a high…
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L&L 138- Teshuva Process
Rambam Hilchot Teshuva 2:1, Kli Yakar on Devarim 30:11- definition of complete "ba'al teshuva" and the 4 steps in the yeshiva process
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Sefer Yehoshua 2
Yehoshua sends two spies into Eretz Yisrael to the city of Yericho and they meet Rachav, they agree to a pact with her after she protects them and eventually…
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Tomer Devorah 1:1
Introduction to following in the middot of Hashem and the 13 of Micha, first midda of "Mi Kel Kamocha": how Hashem is "Melech Ne'elav" and how we must…
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Sefer Yehoshua 1
Hashem strengthens Yehoshua in his new role as leader, people are told will travel over Jordan River in 3 days, and reaffirmation of the pact of children of…
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Parshat Vayelech- Dual Role of Yehoshua
Kli Yakar explains how the mantle of Yehoshua was twofold, and teaches an important lesson in leadership.