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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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CC Pesicha 9, Lavin 7- "Lo Sisa Alav Chet" and Widows/Orphans
2 more lavin: prohibition to embarras someones else (lengthy illustration how this can lead to many more lavin), and the sensitivity with orphans and widows we…
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Shabbos 139b¹ Recap- Examples of Strict on Non-B'nei Torah and Ha'arama (A/Y)
1 section- 3 psakim where R Menashiya was strict on Bashkar ppl bc not b'nei Torah and may extend leniencies, scenarios ha'arama is allowed
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Shabbat 139b¹- Examples of Strict on Non-B'nei Torah and Ha'arama (A/Y)
1 section- 3 psakim where R Menashiya was strict on Bashkar ppl bc not b'nei Torah and may extend leniencies, scenarios ha'arama is allowed
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Parshat Ki Tisa/Purim- Exclusive Responsibility of the "Am HaNivchar"
The precarious state following the sin of the "golden calf" and the story of Purim highlights our unique mission in this world.
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Megilla 18a²-21a¹- Reading and Writing Megilla, Various Types Ppl, Mitzvos Done Day/Night
Ways of reading and writing Megilla that are acceptable/not, different city people that travel to other cities, people invalid from reading Megilla, mitzvos…
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CC Pesicha 8, Lavin 6- "K'Korach" and "Lo Sonu"
2 more lavin: the prohibitions of strengthening arguments (like congregation of Korach) and verbally abusing someone else
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Shabbos 139a Recap- Aggadita's abt Ruination of Corrupt Judges (A/Y)
1 section- series of aggadita statements regarding the damages of corruptions of the courts and related teachings
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Shabbat 139a- Aggadita's abt Ruination of Corrupt Judges (A/Y)
1 section- series of aggadita statements regarding the damages of corruptions of the courts and related teachings
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Taanit 23b, 24a- Stories If Appropriate to "Bother" Hashem to Change Nature (KH)
Series of stories highlighting great Rabbi's who debated if it was appropriate to "bother" Hashem to change nature in an overt way (R Mani, R Yitzchak ben…
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Megilla 17a²-18a¹- Reading L'mafray'a Megilla, Hallel, K"S, Tefilla
Various laws about invalid ways of reading and writing the Megilla, sources cannot read items out of order
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CC Pesicha 7, Lavin 5- "Eid Echad" and "Rabim L'Ra'os"
2 more lavin: not testifying as an individual in front of court about another's misdeeds when no impact will come from it, joining a wicked group of people who…
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Shabbos 138b Recap- Wide Hats on Shabbos, Torah Forgotten in Future Days (A/Y)
2 sections- further discussion of ohel aray regarding hats, 3 teachings of Rav and discussion about Torah being forgotten in future times
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Shabbat 138b- Wide Hats Issue on Shabbat, Torah Forgotten in Future Days (A/Y)
2 sections- further discussion of ohel aray regarding hats, 3 teachings of Rav and discussion about Torah being forgotten in future times
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CC Pesicha 6, Lavin 4- "Lo Sisna... Bilvavecha", "Lo Sikom v'Lo Sitor"
3 more lavin: prohibition to hate another inside (and not reveal to him, but do reveal to others via LH), prohibitions of harboring resentment for not doing…
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Shabbos 138a Recap- Straining Wine and Erecting Various Canopies on Shabbos (A/Y)
2 sections- determination of debate regarding straining wine on Shabbos (RE/Chachamim), various examples of the "ohel aray" issue of canopies on Shabbos
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Shabbat 138a- Straining Wine on Shabbat, Examples of Erecting Canopies on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- determination of debate regarding straining wine on Shabbat (RE/Chachamim), various examples of the "ohel aray" issue of canopies on Shabbat
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CC Pesicha 5, Levin 3- Prohibition of Haughtiness and Chillul Hashem
2 more lavin: transgression of being haughty and desecrating His Name
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Shabbos 137b² Recap- "Ohel Aray" Placing Strainer on Vessel for Wine on Shabbos/YT (A/Y)
1 section- debate RE/Chachamim regarding the issur to create a "ohel aray" on Shabbos/YT in regards to placing a strainer over a vessel to strain wine
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Shabbat 137b²- "Ohel Aray" Placing Strainer on Vessel for Wine on Shabbat/YT (A/Y)
1 section- debate RE/Chachamim regarding the issur to create a "ohel aray" on Shabbat/YT in regards to placing a strainer over a vessel to strain wine
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L&L 68/Purim- Punishment of Achashveirosh
Gemara Megilla 11a, 11b, 13b- four explanations as to the apparent lack of punishment of Achashveirosh, despite his wicked life
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CC Pesicha 4, Lavin 2- "Lishmor Me'od" of Tzara'as and "Lifnei Iver"
2 more lavin: don't speak LH and then contract tzara'as and don't be causation for another to sin
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Shabbos 137a², 137b¹ Recap- Mistaken on Shabbos, Varying Days, Excess Skin and Nussach of Mila (A/Y)
4 sections- R Chiyya qualifies position of RM within debate RE/RY (like Rav Yehuda's version), varying days baby receives mila based on circumstances, excess…
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Shabbat 137a², 137b¹- Mistaken on Shabbat, Varying Days, Excess Skin and Nusach of Mila (A/Y)
4 sections- R Chiyya qualifies position of RM within debate RE/RY (like Rav Yehuda's version), varying days baby receives mila based on circumstances, excess…
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Taanit 23b- Chanan HaNechba and Difference Between EY/Bavel Rabbi's (KH)
Chanan HaNechba was son of daughter of Choni and also possesed this trait of prayer, difference between mighty/aloof Rabbi's in EY and the pious ones of Bavel
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Megilla 16b, 17a¹- Yosef and Bros, End of Megilla Story, Torah is Ikkar
Aggadita's about Yosef and bros and end of story, conclusion of the Megilla story, meimra's highlighting the importance of Torah study
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CC Pesicha 3, Lavin 1- "Rachil" and "Lo Sisa Sheyma Shav"
One who engages in lashon hara/rechilus transgresses "lo selech rachil b'amecha" and "lo sisa sheyma shav"
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Shabbat 136b², 137a¹- Androgynous Mila on Shabbat, Mistaken Mila on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- clarification of opinion of R' Yehuda about androgynous regarding mitzvot and psak regarding mila (on Shabbat), liability of chatat if one…
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Shabbos 136b², 137a¹ Recap- Mila of Androgynous on Shabbos, Mistaken Bris on Shabbos (A/Y)
2 sections- clarification of opinion of R' Yehuda regarding androgynous regarding mitzvos and psak regarding mila (on Shabbos), liability of chatas if one…
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Parshat Tetzaveh/Purim- 70 Years, But Never Forsaken
The reoccurring reality of the desire to determine that Jews have been forsaken by Hashem highlights our place, and their perspective.
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Megilla 15b², 16a- Parties and Turnaround
Two parties of Esther and the miraculous elevation of Mordechai with the downfall of Haman.
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Megilla 15b¹- Aggadita's of REaRC and Esther Entering to Achashveirosh
Further aggadita's of REaRC and Esther entering to invite Achashveirosh and Haman to party
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Chofetz Chaim Pesicha 2- Basic Rules of LH and Breakdown of Pesicha
Basic rules applicable to lashon hara, terminology used later in pesicha and general breakdown
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Shabbos 136a, 136b¹ Recap- "Neifel" in Various Areas of Halacha (A/Y)
1 section- debate (alive/not) and discussions of "nefel" in the laws of tum'as neveila, early slaughtering, mourning, and exempting from yibum/chalitza
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Shabbat 136a, 136b¹- "Nefel" Status and Applications in Various Halachot (A/Y)
1 section- debate (alive/not) and discussions of "nefel" in the laws of tum'at neveila, early slaughtering, mourning, and exempting from yibum/chalitza
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Taanit 23b- Finale of Story of Abba Chilkiya (KH)
Final explanations of the otherwise strange behaviors and happenings of Abba Chilkiya
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Megilla 15a- Aggadita's abt Prophets, Ppl's Nature's and Dealing w the Decree
Identifying nature of others via relatives in pesukim, beautiful women in Torah, Mordechai and Esther arrange response to the decree of Haman to destroy Jews…
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Megilla 14b- Final 2 Neviyos, Descendants of Yehoshua and Rachav
Sources for propthesseses Chulda and Esther etc., descendants of the union between Yehoshua and Rachav
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Chofetz Chaim Pesicha 1- Hashem's Love for Us and Distance from LH
Due to Hashem's great love for the Jews, He wants us to stay away from negative behaviors, and especially lashon hara that is associated with many negative…
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Shabbos 135b Recap- Tum'as Leyda and Mila D8, Mila of Safeik Neifel on Shabbos (A/Y)
2 sections- R Assi teaches that mila on day eight is contingent on mothers tumas leyda and this is supported by amoraic/tannaic debates, can do mila on Shabbos…
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Shabbat 135b²- Leyda and Mila, Mila of Safeik Nefel on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- psak of R Assi is a debate in Tannaim abt types of slaves needing mila on day 1 vs 8, can do mila on Shabbat based on "memah nefshach" even if…
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Taanit 23a, 23b- Abba Chilkiya, Grandson of Choni (KH)
Story of the son of the son of Choni, who possessed similar ability to pray for rain, and his strange behaviors (with clarifications)
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Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 7- Some May Misuse Sefer, But Still Worthwhile to Write
Although some people may misuse and abuse the contents of the sefer, still beneficial and worthwhile to have been written for those who will use properly.
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Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 6- Read Sefer Carefully, It's Letter of the Law
The laws written in this sefer are not stringencies and should be read with care, and with this will help to combat the yetzer hara for lashon hara
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Shabbat 135b¹- Mila on 8th Day Contingent on Tum'at Leyda (A/Y)
1 section- R' Assi teaches that mila is done on the 8th day if the mother experiences the tumah of yoledet, but otherwise the mila could be done earlier
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Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 5- Description of Layout of Sefer
The sefer relies on primary sources, is divided into sections, and split between conclusive laws and the extended discussions of the basis for them.
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Shabbos 135a² Recap- RSbE's Position is Unclear and 3rd Opinion Within Debate (A/Y)
1 section- psak regarding the explanations of the machlokes BS/BH, unclear if RSbE holds certainly arla kevusha (and overrides Shabbos) or safeik, 3rd opinion…
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Shabbat 135a²- Unclear Position of RSbE and Third Opinion of Debate (A/Y)
1 section- psak regarding the explanations of the machloket BS/BH, unclear if RSbE holds certainly arla kevusha (and overrides Shabbat) or safeik, 3rd opinion…
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Taanit 23a- Choni Slept 70 Yrs and Unfortunate Ending (KH)
Choni was shown the reality of sleeping for seventy years and the story highlights the importance of friends
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Megilla 14a- 48 Nevi'im and 7 Nevi'os, No Hallel on Purim
Only addition of the 55 Prophets was Megilla, reason we don't say Hallel on Purim, sources for 5/7 Nevi'os
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Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 4- Reasons Lashon Hara has Become Rampant
This sin has become so rampant for various reasons: ppl don't know the laws, validate it's not an issue with these words/about person they are speaking, and…
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Shabbos 134b², 135a¹ Recap- Psak Washing Baby and Wounds on Shabbos, Cases No Mila on Shabbos (A/Y)
2 sections- psakim regarding the issue of washing baby of mila and general wounds, 4 exclusions of "orlaso" not allowed to be circumcised on Shabbos and…
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Shabbat 134b², 135a¹- Psak Washing Baby/Wounds on Shabbat, Cases No Mila on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- psakim regarding the issue of washing baby of mila and general wounds, 4 exclusions of "orlato" not allowed to be circumcised on Shabbat and…
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Parshat Teruma- When was Commandment to Build Mishkan?
Framework of debate between Rashi (related to Eigel)/Ramban (ma'amad Har Sinai) regarding when Jews were commanded to build the Mishkan, and the ordering of…
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Megilla 13b- Genetic Modesty, Bigsan and Seresh, Haman Elevated and Decrees Destruction
Genetic modesty of Rachel, Sha'ul, and Esther, Bigsan and Seresh plot is revealed by Mordechai, Haman is elevated and decrees in agreement with Achashveirosh…
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Megilla 13a²- Esther's Name vs Description and Brought to Palace
Various explanations regarding her actual name vs a description, being brought to the palace and not revealing her background
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Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 3- Why Lashon Hara is So Severe
3 reasons that the Torah is so strict regarding this sin: causes all forms of punishments to be brought to the world, ruins future words of kedusha, ease of…
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Shabbos 134a², 134b¹ Recap- Solutions for Baby Medical Issues, Washing Baby of Mila on Shabbos (A/Y)
2 sections- medical solutions for various issues with babies (particularly around mila, by "Em" of Abayey), debate regarding washing baby for/after mila on…
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Shabbat 134a², 134b¹- Solutions for Baby Medical Issues, Washing Baby of Mila on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- medical solutions for various issues with babies (particularly around mila, by "Em" of Abayey), debate regarding washing baby for/after mila on…
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Taanit 23a- Choni: Sages Reactions to Rain and 70 Year Sleep (KH)
Shimon ben Shetach and the Sanhedrin reacted to the story of Choni causing rain, Choni slept for 70 years to explain to him the pshat in the verse...
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Megilla 12b, 13a¹- Problems at the Party and Intro of Mordechai
Issues at the party cause Vashti's death and need for new queen, Mordechai's introduction with names and accolades