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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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Shabbat 128b- Raw Meats, Helping Creatures 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…
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BHLoB 13- Hishtadlus After Sin of Adam
2 reasons for necessity of efforts to earn living after the sim of Adama HaRishon: as a punishment, and to avoid engaging in sin
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Shabbos 128a² Recap- Muktzeh Plants and Raw Meats (A/Y)
2 sections- issues with plants being muktzeh and their preparations in Shabbos, status of raw meats regarding muktzeh
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Shabbat 128a²- Muktzeh Plants and Raw Meats (A/Y)
2 sections- issues with plants being muktzeh and their preparations on Shabbat, status of raw meats regarding muktzeh
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Megilla 3b²-4b¹- RYbL's Teachings, Takana Focus, Order of Dates
Series of meimras of RYbL, focal point of takana for villagers to read earlier, reason Mishna changes format from dates of month to days of week
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BHLoB 12- Ba'al Bitachon is Rewarded in Olam HaZeh and HaBa'ah
The person who relies on Hashem receives His support in this world and is ultimately rewarded in the next.
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Shabbos 128a¹ Recap- Muktzeh as Relates to Tithes and Animal Foods (A/Y)
2 sections- applications of muktzeh and chiddushim in regards to foods that have been properly/improperly tithed and foods that are fitting for animals/not
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Shabbat 128a¹- Muktzeh as Relates to Terumos/Maasrot and Animal Foods (A/Y)
2 sections- applications of muktzeh and chiddushim in regards to foods that have been properly/improperly tithed and foods that are fitting for animals/not
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Parshat Beshalach- Only Twenty Percent Left (Maximum)
The distinction between those who left Egypt and the majority who didn't highlights a great lesson that is certainly pertinent today.
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Megilla 3a², 3b¹- Daniel vs Other Nevi'im, Precedences of Mitzvos
Daniel had certain strengths over Chagi, Zechariah, and Malachi and vice versa, order of precedences of Torah, Avoda, Megilla, Meis Mitzva
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BHLoB 11- Anticipating Daily Salvations from Hashem
The idea of anticipating redemption is certainly a reference to the ultimate geula, but also applies to one's reliance on Hashem during everyday difficult…
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Shabbos 127b Recap- Hachnassas Orchim and Judging Favorably, Reasons Can Move Items (A/Y)
2 sections- greatness of the mitzva of hachnassas orchim and 3 stories illustrating length of judging another person favorably, chiddushim/reasons the items in…
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Shabbat 127b- Greatness of Hachnassat Orchim and Judging Favorably, Reasons Items are Movable (A/Y)
2 sections- greatness of the mitzva of hachnassat orchim and 3 stories illustrating length of judging another person favorably, chiddushim/reasons the items in…
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Megilla 2b², 3a¹- Sources for 14th vs 15th, History for Walled, End Letters and Targumim
sources for exclusive distinction in dates of Purim of unwalled and wallet cities, debate if walled is defined from days of Yehoshua or Shushan with sources…
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 10- Cursed if Rely on People
One who places his reliance on people receives a curse from the Navi Yirmiya, with illustrations of Mordechai and Esther who promoted the Jews reliance on…
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Shabbos 127a Recap- Conditions to Move Grain Boxes on Shabbos (A/Y)
1 section- mach in explaining the conditions of the Mishna (4 or 5 kupos, not "otzar") and related clarifications to permit/prohibit the movement of these…
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Shabbat 127a- Conditions to Move Grain Boxes on Shabbat (A/Y)
1 section- mach in explaining the conditions of the Mishna (4 or 5 kupot, not "otzar") and related clarifications to permit/prohibit the movement of these…
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Taanit 22a- People Who Were "B'nai Olam HaBa'ah" (KH)
Story with R Beroka and Eliyahu where particular individuals in the market were identified as "b'nai olam haba'ah"
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Megilla 2a, 2b¹- Dates Megilla Can be Read, Hints for Leniency, Application Today
5 potential dates on which the Megilla can be read, hints in the pesukim for this leniency for the villagers (extra dates), opinions if this leniency applies…
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 9b- Examples of Bitachon in "Heart" vs "Lips"
Examples and stories of reliance on Hashem in one's "heart", and the importance to strengthen this through also being on one's "lips".
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Shabbos 126b² Recap- Prep for Items and Coverings, Moving Produce on Shabbat (A/Y)
2 sections- which coverings are allowed to be moved on Shabbos, moving produce as relates to "tircha yeseira" and muktzeh
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Shabbat 126b- Prep for Items and Coverings, Moving Produce on Shabbat (A/Y)
3 sections- conclusion of discussion regarding what prep is necessary to move items on Shabbat (muktzeh, appears like "boneh"), which coverings are allowed to…
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L&L 64- Balance of Knowing Self-Worth and Humility
Gemara Taanit 21b- conversation between R Nachman b Yitzchak and R Nachman bR Chisda highlights the appropriate perspective regarding knowing ones worth while…
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Shabbos 125b², 126b¹ Recap- Degree of Prep for Vines, Shutters, Door Bolts (A/Y)
1 section- debates in various cases regarding prep necessary from before Shabbos to avoid issues of use on Shabbos for vines, shutters, bolts, etc. and psak
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Shabbat 126a- Prep for Shutters, Door Bolts, etc. for Use on Shabbat (A/Y)
1 section- debates in various cases regarding prep necessary from before Shabbat to avoid issues of use on Shabbat for shutters, bolts, etc. and psak
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 9a- Mere Words are Not Real Bitachon
It is not enough to affirm out reliance on Hashem, but rather to develop it in a real way. This potential lacking becomes evident in times of challenge.
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Shabbos 125b¹ Recap- Muktzeh Becomes Part of Kli (A/Y)
1 section- cases and ways muktzeh item can become part of the vessel (from before Shabbos) and allow moving/using on Shabbos
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 8- T/F Cannot Rely on Hishtadlus
Based on previous teachings, one cannot rely on his own efforts as he doesn't even know if it will yield benefit or not.
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Shabbos 125a Recap- Moving Pieces of Mats, Garments, and Ovens on Shabbos (A/Y)
1 section- moving shredded reeds (from mats), remnants of talis, and pieces of old oven (mach RM/RY)
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 7d- Yosef Mokir Shabbos and R Yisrael Salanter
Further illustrations of the idea that extra hishtadlus can have adverse results and importance to perform medical directive as a mitzva.
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Shabbos 124b² Recap- Moving Shivrei Keilim on Shabbos (A/Y)
1 section- debate regarding moving pieces of broken vessels (with some remaining function) on Shabbos and related halachos
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Shabbat 124b²- Moving Shivrei Keilim on Shabbat (A/Y)
1 section- debate regarding moving broken vessels (with some remaining function) on Shabbat and related halachot
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Taanit 21b, 22a- Abba Umana's Special Deeds (KH)
Abba the Bloodletter received "shalom" every day, while Abayey only erev Shabbat, and Rava erev YK, and Gemara relates the special things he did
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 7c- The Balance of Medicine
It is necessary for us to go to doctors and utilize medicine, but we need to realize that Hashem is the One who Heals us, and rely on Him.
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Shabbos 124a², 124b¹ Recap- Rabba/Rava Muktzeh and YT Etu Shabbos (A/Y)
1 section- continued discussion of machlokes Rabba (Abayey)/Rava regarding muktzeh status and use of various keilim (l'heter/l'issur) within TK/RN and related…
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Shabbat 124a², 124b¹- Debate Rabba/Rava Muktzeh and Decree "YT Etu Shabbat" (A/Y)
1 section- continued discussion of machloket Rabba (Abayey)/Rava regarding muktzeh status and use of various keilim (l'heter/l'issur) within TK/RN and related…
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 7b- Yosef, Pharaoh and Shlomo Highlight Efforts Backfiring
The incidences involving Yosef and his brother, Pharaoh and the Jews, and Shlomo with the Angel of Death highlight the idea that extra efforts can result in…
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L&L 63- Does Tzaddik Save His Surroundings?
Gemara Taanit 21b- various explanation of story of Rav/R Huna's neighborhoods being spared from imminent damage in merit of a person who did kindness (lent…
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Shabbos 124a¹ Recap- Taught Before/After Heter Keilim, "L'tzorech"/"Not" (A/Y)
2 sections- debate R Elazar/Rabba if Mishnayos/Beraissa were taughtet before/after heter keilim ("l'tzorech gufo"), debate Rabba/Rava how to explain mach TK/RN…
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Shabbat 124a¹- Taught Before/After Heter Keilim, "L'Tzorech"/"Not" (A/Y)
2 sections- debate R Elazar/Rabba if Mishnayot/Beraitta were taughtet before/after heter keilim ("l'tzorech gufo"), debate Rabba/Rava how to explain mach TK/RN…
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 7a- Inappropriate Hishtadlus can Backfire
Not only will extra, inappropriately-intended hishtadlus not yield positive results, but it can also cause detriment.
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Shabbos 123b Recap- Olive Stick, Examples MM Chisaron Kis, Stages of Muktzeh Enactments (A/Y)
2 sections- halachos of stick used for checking olives and examples of muktzeh machmas chisaron kis, debate regarding stages in development of muktzeh…
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Shabbat 123b- Olive Stick, Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis, Stages in Muktzeh Enactments (A/Y)
2 sections- halachot of stick used for checking olives and examples of muktzeh machmat chisaron kis, debate regarding stages in development of muktzeh…
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Taanit 21b- Merits to Save Others, Concern for Spreading Calamities (KH)
Various stories highlighting the potential concern for calamities that could spread and then eed to anticipate with fasting, etc.
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Shabbat 122b¹- Detached Doors of Keilim (A/Y)
1 section- permissible to move the detached doors of vessels on Shabbat
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 6b- Deeper Lessons from the Manna
We are not on the level of the generation of the midbar, but can nonetheless learn "reliance" on Hashem from them. Additionally benefit is a society devoid of…
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Shabbos 123a² Recap- Tiltul Min HaTzad, Broken Needles as Kli, "Fixing" Baby (A/Y)
1 section- discussion about lifting permitted item (foods) and also moving muktzeh (straw), determination of kli regarding needle for Shabbos and tumah…
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Shabbat 123a²- Tiltul Min HaTzad, Broken Needle as Kli, Tikkun of Baby (A/Y)
1 section- discussion about lifting permitted item (foods) and also moving muktzeh (straw), determination of kli regarding needle for Shabbat and tumah…
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Parshat Va'era- Methods of 10 Makot
2 approaches to the method Hashem employed with the ten unique affliction He brought on the Egyptians
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 6a- Manna as Lesson of Hishtadlus for Parnassa
The story of the manna in the midbar teaches us the lesson of Hashem providing our needs, and our excess hishtadlus is unimportant.
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Shabbos 122b², 123a¹ Recap- Binyan/Stira of Land vs Vessels, What Type "Hammer" in Mishna (A/Y)
2 sections- distinction between land (and attached to it) and vessels regarding the melachos of boneh/soter, discussion regarding the type of hammer the Mishna…
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Shabbat 122b², 123a¹- Binyan/Stira with Land vs Vessels, What is "Hammer" in Mishna (A/Y)
2 sections- distinction between land (and attached to it) and vessels regarding the melachot of boneh/soter, discussion regarding the type of hammer the Mishna…
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Taanit 21a, 21b- Proportions for Plague Status and 2 RN's Convo (KH)
Elaboration regarding the proportions to be defined as plague to fast and cry out, RNbRC and RNbY related conversations
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 5c- Further Examples of Mere "Sticks" as Understood by the Righteous
The stories of Yosef, Moshe, Dovid, and the future times of Mashiach further highlight the idea that all oppressors are mere sticks in the Hands of Hashem.
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Shabbos 122b¹ Recap- Moving Detached Doors of Vessels on Shabbos (A/Y)
1 section-it is permitted to move the doors of vessels that have become detached
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 5b- Examples of Historical "Sticks"
Even those who thought of themselves or of others as powerful were indeed just sticks in the Hands of Hashem, examples: Ashur, Achashveirosh
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Shabbos 122a Recap- Benefitting from Gentile's Melacha on Shabbos (A/Y)
1 section- allowed/not to benefit from goy's work on Shabbos, depends if intended for Jew/did not and if "makiro"
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 5a- Oppressor is Just "Rod" of Hashem
Anything that happens to a person is a message from Hashem, and therefore no one can harm or benefit us without his command. It is this foolish to try to…
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Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 4b- Emuna and Bitachon, More Focus Equals More Protection
In strengthening out Emuna we will naturally improve our Bitachon on Hashem. Additionally, an increased focus on Hashem will yield a greater protection from…
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Shabbos 121b² Recap- Killing Dangerous Creatures on Shabbos and Other Psakim (A/Y)
1 section- allowance/lack therofe to kill lethal creatures on Shabbos (chasing after him/not) and psakim taught by R Abba b Kahana (moving large items, wine w…