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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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Megilla 12a- Intent and Decor of Party of Achashveirosh
Intentions Achashveirosh had in having parties and lavish decor highlighting his wealth
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Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 2- Proofs Lashon Hara is Primary Cause of Exile
Lashon hara is the primary factor for our extended exile and suffering, multiple proofs
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Shabbos 133b², 134a¹ Recap- Metzitza, Bandaging and Medicines, YT Allowances/Not (A/Y)
2 sections- performance of metzitza, applying bandages and medicines, allowance on YT (and not Shabbos) and distinctions if could be done prior to YT
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Shabbat 133b², 134a¹- Metzitza, Bandaging and Medicines, YT Allowances/Not (A/Y)
2 sections- performance of metzitza, applying bandages and medicines, allowance on YT (and not Shabbat) and distinctions if could be done prior to YT
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Taanit 23a- Extended Story of Choni and Rain (KH)
Extended story of Choni Hame'agel and rain shortage
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Megilla 11b- Kings Who Ruled World, Mis/Calculations of 70 Yrs Exile
List of kings who governed entire world, calculations and miscalculations of the 70 year exile (Babylonia and Persia Mede)
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Megilla 11a- Intro's to Megilla and Aggadita's about Achashveirosh
Conclusion of the introductions various Chachamim used to begin expounding Megilla and aggadita's regarding Achashveirosh and the beginning of the Megilla
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Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 1- Our Sins Caused Exile, Specifically Lashon Hara
Hashem Gave the greatest gift, the Torah, and if we would only fulfill it properly and do teshuva we would experience Mashiach. The sin that was causative for…
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Megilla 10b- Aggadita's of R Levi and Intro's to Megilla
Series of aggadita statements of R Levi and different ways the various Chachamim used to introduce expounding the Megilla
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Shabbos 133a², 133b¹ Recap- Mila after D8 on YT and Psak in Debate, Steps Allowed on Shabbos (A/Y)
2 sections- 4 sources that mila shelo b'zmana is prohibited on Yomtov (and certainly Shabbos) and psak within argument R Yishmael/R Akiva, steps of mila…
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Shabbat 133a², 133b¹- Mila after D8 Assur on YT and Psak, Steps of Mila Allowed on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- 4 sources that mila shelo b'zmana is prohibited on Yomtov (and certainly Shabbat) and psak within argument R Yishmael/R Akiva, steps of mila…
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L&L 67- Proper Drinking on Purim
Gemara Megilla 7b- Appropriate way to fulfill the mitzva of drinking on Purim
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Shabbos 133a¹ Recap- Removing Tzara'as with Mila and Indirect Actions (A/Y)
1 section- Rava argues on Abayey's sources for removing tzara'as during mila b'zmana and shelo b'zmana and related 2 versions of debate regarding need for…
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Shabbat 133a¹- Removing Tzara'at with Mila and Indirect Behavior (A/Y)
1 section- Rava argues on Abayey's sources for removing tzara'at during mila b'zmana and shelo b'zmana and related 2 versions of debate regarding need for…
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Taanit 22b, 23a- Excess Rains and Perfectly-Measured Rains of Beracha (KH)
We don't pray to remove excess rain (EY vs Bavel), Hashem sends perfectly calculated rains "b'itam" and examples of the effects
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Megilla 10a- Bama Ketana vs Gedola, Mishkan Shiloh vs BHMK in Yerushalayim
Distinctions and similarities of bama ketana and gedola (time of heter bamos) and times of Mishkan Shiloh and Bayis in Yerushalayim, discussion about kesusha…
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Shabbos 132b Recap- Mila on Tzara'as (A/Y)
1 section- source that can do mila on tzara'as and discussion of logical steps (2 V's)
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Shabbat 132b- Proof to R Yochanan, Mila on Tzara'at (A/Y)
2 sections- proof to position of R Yochanan that source mila on Shabbat from "uvayom", source that can do mila on tzara'at and discussion of logical steps (2…
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Megilla 9a², 9b- Reasons for Greek Torah , Differences of KG Types
Second answer for contradicting between Mishna/Beraissa and reasons Greek is allowed for Torah, distinctions and similarities between types of KG's and serving…
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Megilla 9a¹- Sefarim vs Tefillin and Mezuzos
Distinctions and similarities of sefarim (tanach) and tefillin/mezuza scroll and sefarim that are limited to ashuris
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BHLoB 25- Choose Your Toil
Hashem provides us with the choice to invest our efforts on Torah, or alternatively in earthly matters
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Shabbos 132a Recap- Sources Machshirei/Mila Override Shabbos (A/Y)
1 section- source (acc to RE) that machshirei mila override Shabbos and various sources mila itself overrides Shabbos (acc to all opinions)
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Shabbat 132a- Sources Machshirei/Mila Override Shabbat (A/Y)
1 section- source (acc to RE) that machshirei mila override Shabbat and various sources mila itself overrides Shabbat (acc to all opinions)
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Taanit 22b- Fasting as Teshuva, Crying Out for Plague (KH)
Debate if one can accept fasting as means to resolve sufferings (teshuva), clarification of position of TK regarding crying out for plague (how disagrees with…
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Megilla 8a², 8b- Zav 2x's vs 3x's, Metzora Musgar vs Muchlat
Distinctions and similarities of 2x zav vs 3x zav and a quarantined metzora vs confirmed meztora
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Megilla 8a¹- Shabbos vs YK, Neder of Benefits vs Food, Neder vs Nedava
Distinctions and similarities of Shabbos and YK, nedarim from all pleasure vs food pleasure, nedarim ("alay") vs nedavos ("zo")
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BHLoB 24- Bitachon Prevents Many Sins
One who truly relies on Hashem will be prevented from many sins and their punishments
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Shabbos 131b Recap- RE Machshirei Mitzva Override Shabbos, Sources and Necessity (A/Y)
1 section- series of prep for mitzvos that do override Shabbos with sources and reasons unable to learn from simple comparison
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Shabbat 131a², 131b- RE Other Machshirei Mitzva Don't/Override Shabbat, Sources and Necessity (A/Y)
1 section- which machshirei mitzva RE would hold do not override Shabbat and sources for the ones that do, with reasons couldn't deduce from simple "meh…
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Taanit 22b- "Oven-Full" of Grain, Wolves Swallowed Kids (KH)
Unclear exactly how much wind blasted grain is "oven-full", digested bodies conveying tumah (through wolves)
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Megilla 7b- Matanos, Manos and Mishteh, Shabbos vs YT
Fulfillment of 3 of the mitzvos of Purim, distinction between Shabbos and Yomtov
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BHLoB 23- Calm and Reliant Like a Nursing Baby
BH relying on Hashem, one removes outside desires/fears with the knowledge that he will only receive what is absolutely good
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Shabbos 131a Recap- Mila Knife in Mavuy, Other Machshirei Mitzva (A/Y)
2 sections- Rav argues on R Assi and distinguishes if made eiruvei chatzeiros or not regarding carrying in the mavuy, R Yochanan explains that RE only allows…
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Shabbat 130b³, 131a¹- Carrying Mila Knife in Mavuy, Other Machshirei Mitzva (A/Y)
2 sections- Rav argues on R Assi and distinguishes if made eiruvei chatzeirot or not regarding carrying in the mavuy, R Yochanan explains that RE only allows…
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L&L 66- Decreed Outcome Triggers Means
Beit HaLevi 18 (Artscroll) highlights the the idea of Hashem's Decrees allowing for the means to "naturally" trigger an outcome
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BHLoB 22- Dealing with Challenges Properly
When dealing with challenges one should analyze his deeds and daven to Hashem.
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Shabbos 130b Recap- Carrying Mila Knife in Chatzer/Mavuy Lacking Proper Setup (A/Y)
2 sections- 3 opinions regarding carrying mila knife in chatzer without proper eiruv on Shabbat, discussion about carrying mila knife in mavuy without shituf
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Shabbat 130b²- Carrying Mila Knife in Mavuy Lacking "Shituf" (A/Y)
1 section- discussion regarding carrying the mila knife on Shabbat in a mavuy that had not been joined via a "shituf"
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Shabbat 130b¹- Carrying Knife Via Roofs, etc. (A/Y)
1 section- 3 opinions emerge regarding carrying the forgotten knife via roofs, etc. on Shabbat
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Megilla 7a- Establishment of Purim and Part of Tanach
Basis of debate if Megilla is read on first or second Adar, establishment of Purim (from days of Esther) and debate regarding if it's part of Tanach
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BHLoB 21- Utilizing Prohibited Hishtadlus
Attempting to gain successes through prohibited means cannot be validated and will result in one's hardships just increasing.
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Shabbos 130 Recap- Machshirei Mila and Historical Ways Accepted Mitzvos (A/Y)
2 sections- debate regarding prep for mila being done on Shabbos, ways the Jewish people accepted/dedicated selves to mitzvos historically impacted their…
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Shabbat 130a- Machshirei Mila on Shabbat and Historical Ways Accepted Mitzvot (A/Y)
2 sections- debate regarding prep for mila being done on Shabbat, ways the Jewish people accepted/dedicated selves to mitzvot historically impacted their…
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Parshat Yitro- Exiles Lead to Mashiach
Hashem arranged a perfect system of exile and redemption culminating with a worldwide awareness of Him.
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Megilla 6a², 6b- Edom and Meimra's of R Yitzchak, Adar 1 Vs 2
Aggadita's about Edom (Rome) and various meimra's of R Yitzchak, opinions about differences between Adar 1 and 2
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BHLoB 19, 20- More Bitachon=Less Work, Less Open Miracles Today
The more we strengthen our bitachon in Hashem the less efforts we need to exert to earn parnassa. The reason we don't have open miracles today (like earlier…
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Taanit 22a, 22b- Even Peaceful Sword like King Yoshiyahu and Pharaoh Necho (KH)
We also cry out in face of peaceful armies just passing through as evidenced in the unfortunate story of King Yoshiyahu and Pharaoh Necho
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Megilla 5b, 6a¹- Melacha on Purim and Identities of Various Cities
Discussion about doing work on Purim and aggadita's regarding identities of various cities in Tanach
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BHLoB 18- Decreed Results Trigger Means
It is not the efforts that cause the effective results, but rather the necessary results that Hashem has decreed provide a means to achieve that reality.
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Shabbos 129b Recap- Guidelines for Blood-Letting, Umbilical Cord on Shabbos (A/Y)
2 sections- proper ways/times to have blood-let and procedures of recovery, debate regarding treatment of umbilical cord on Shabbos and general laws of dealing…
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Shabbat 129b- Guidelines for Blood-Letting, Umbilical Cord on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- proper ways/times to have blood-let and procedures of recovery, debate regarding treatment of umbilical cord on Shabbat and general laws of dealing…
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Taanit 22a- Wild Animals Deemed "Meshulachat" (KH)
Scenarios that are deemed necessary to cry out (disease, locust) for all and wild animals situations that are considered a sign from Heaven vs not (more…
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Megilla 5a²- Preponing/Postponing Various Occasions
Contrast between reading Megilla and other events that coincide with Shabbos, calculating Jewish calender, festival korbanos brought later, 3 psakim of Rebbi…
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BHLoB 16, 17- Exhausted Hishtadlus and No Fear of Damages
If one has no means of Hishtadlus he should rely on Hashem and He will take care of him. Even in the face of immediate damage one should rely on Hashem knowing…
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Shabbos 129a Recap- Timeframe for Chillul Shabbos of Yoledes and Recovery After Blood-Letting (A/Y)
1 section- timeframe for allowances to desecrate Shabbos after a woman gave birth and related discussion of other sick people including a person recovering…
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Shabbat 129a- Timeframe for Chillul Shabbat of Yoledet and Procedures After Blood-Letting (A/Y)
1 section- timeframe for allowances to desecrate Shabbat after a woman gave birth and related discussion of other sick people including a person recovering…
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Megilla 4b², 5a¹- 14th on Friday or Shabbos
Various opinions regarding the 14th occurring on Friday or Shabbos and the timing of different mitzvos of Purim
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BHLoB 14,15- Hishtadlus is His Decree, Righteous Didn't Do and Received
Hishtadlus is the Decree of Hashem, but not the source of our successes, and the truly righteous didn't toil (when unable) and still received their sustenance…
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L&L 65- Abba Umana: Serving Hashem in the Workforce
Gemara Taanit 21b/22a- The character and story of Abba Umana highlights the perspective one should have in using his job to serve Hashem.
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Shabbos 128b Recap- Raw Meats, Helping Creatures to Walk, Assisting Childbirth (A/Y)
3 sections- conclusion of discussion regarding raw meats, etc., assisting animals and children to walk regarding muktzeh and locations, ways allowed to assist…