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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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L&L 137- See You Tomorrow?
Devarim Rabba (Vayelech) 9:1- important lesson about utilizing the time we have in this world and not taking the future for granted.
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Parshat Nitzavim- Kol Yisrael Arevim
Moshe discusses the responsibility a Jew has by virtue of the interconnectivity of the Jewish nation.
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Elul- Why Sinners Join?
As we enter the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, we request permission for the sinners to join. This unique statement carries a powerful message regarding…
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Parshat Vayelech- Mitzva of Hakhel
The Jews would gather to hear the reading of the Torah and the babies were also included. Reasons to explain this unique mitzva and related lessons.
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L&L 136- Sitting Amongst the Chachamim
Devarim Rabba (Netzavim) 8:3, D"R (Ki Tavo) 7:3, Mishna Berura 155:6- we should not be dismayed by the amount of Torah study to be accomplished, and even…
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Parshat Ki Tavo- What About Shevet Shimon?
Rashi describes the unique reality of the tribe of Shimon in being left out of blessings and curses. This requires independent explanation, particularly in…
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Elul- No Excuses
We must first recognize our shortcomings to correct them, and then remove excuses to accomplish Teshuva.
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Parshat Ki Tavo- Mitzva to Be Similar to Hashem
Sefer Chinuch Mitzva 611: the obligation to follow in the "ways" of Hashem and mimic His "characteristics".
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L&L 135- Miraculous Clothing of the Desert
Devarim Rabba (Ki Tavo) 7:11- the clothing worn by the Jewish people in desert were altogether supernatural, a further testament to His providing of everything.
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Ikvita D'Mashicha- Reversal of Respect and Anti-Hashem
The state of affairs in the times prior to Mashiach will highlight various dreary realities. Specifically, a loss of respect for superiors and general…
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Parshat Ki Tetzeh- Birds and Parents
The two mitzvot of sending away the mother bird and honoring one's parents are rewarded with the same two items. The Kli Yakar explains this and teaches an…
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Parshat Ki Tetzeh- Mitzvot of "Lo Yilbash"
The Torah prohibits wearing items and engaging in activities that are unique to the opposite gender. This becomes an important baseline principle for our holy…
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L&L 134- Seeing Personal Lacking
Devarim Rabba (Ki Tetzeh) 6:8- How can we recognize, to correct, personal faults? The issue of showing tzara'at to relatives and it's initial causations imply…
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Parshat Shoftim- The Ultimate War
Ohr HaChaim explains the reference in the pesukim to ones battle with the yetzer hara, the pitfalls and the only way to overcome them.
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L&L 133- Elul: Focus on Others
An important message about caring for others to bzH succeed in having a successful Elul
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L&L 132- Expanding Borders of Eretz Yisrael
Gemara Shabbat 118a-b, Devarim Rabba (Re'eh) 4:11- discrepancy between the determining borders of the land and resolution based on tile periods.
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Parshat Ekev- The Intense Builder
Eretz Yisrael is a land whose stones are iron. This is explained as a reference to the people whose character helps build it..
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L&L 131- An Intelligent People?
Does keeping the Torah cause us to appear intelligent or foolish in the eyes of the nations?
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L&L 130- Arguments to Enter Land
Devarim Rabba (Va'etchanan) 2:8- Moshe attempts to argue that he should enter Eretz Yisrael, but to no avail.
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Parshat Devarim- Inherited Faults
Why is the generation who would enter Eretz Yisrael rebuked about the wrongdoings of their forebearers?
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L&L 129- Giving Rebuke and Utilizing Lived Experience
Gemara Erachin 16b, Devarim Rabba (Devarim) 1:4,5- who is qualified to give rebuke and importance of using lived experiences in the service of Hashem
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Parshat Matot- Unholy Breakaway?
When considering if a breakaway is appropriate or not, one could look at the story of b'nei Reuven v'Gad for a historical lesson.
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L&L 128- Use Gifts Properly
Bamidbar Rabba (Matot) 22:7,8- within the storyline of b'nei Reuven v'Gad there is an issue of perspective about money, and a great lesson in usage of our…
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Parshat Pinchas- What is "Shalom"?
While the word is used in association with the gentle Aharon, it is also used with the "aggressive" Pinchas. What is it's true definition and reality?
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L&L 127- Importance of Shalom
Bamidbar Rabba (Pinchas) 21:1- like his grandfather Aharon, albeit with a different approach, Pinchas promoted peace.
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Parshiyot Chukat Balak- Similarity Between Moshe and Bilam
Based on Rambam it is difficult to understand how a wicked person like Bilam could receive prophecy, let alone akin to that of Moshe Rabbeinu. Kli Yakar…
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Parshas Korach- A Coalition of Contradiction
The Torah's warning to not follow in the destructive ways of Korach and his assembly is a practical lesson in productive and destructive behaviors, and the…
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L&L 126- Miracle of Arnon Valley
Bamidbar Rabba (Chukat) 19:25- a hidden storyline about a great miracle akin to kriat yam suf, that occured in year 40 of the sojourn.
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Parshat Korach- Unclear Reasonings for Rebellion
The basis for the upheaval of Korach and his assembly is quite unclear, and this is further complicated with Chazal's definition as an argument of "Korach and…
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L&L 125- Machloket of Korach
Bamidbar Rabba (Korach) 18:4- Korach incited a rebellion against Moshe, resulting in total destruction.
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Parshat Shelach- Back to Egypt or on to Eretz Yisrael?
The changing perspectives of the Jews in the desert requires some explanation.
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Parshas Beha'alosecha- Serve Him for Him
The message to Aharon regarding the menorah and the inauguration of the nesi'im highlights the proper intent in serving Hashem.
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L&L 124- Serving Him for His Honor
Midrash Tanchuma, Parshat Beha'alotecha Siman 5- The service given to Aharon highlights a second step in the proper intent necessary in Hashem's service…
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Parshat Beha'alotecha- Story and Lessons of Pesach Sheni
The Torah teaches a story that gave way to a mitzva, and highlights it's importance as well.
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Parshas Beha'alosecha- Story of Pesach Sheini
Backstory for the unique law of pesach sheini
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L&L 123- Shotrim Became Zekeinim
Bamidbar Rabba (Baha'alotecha) 15:20- the mark of leadership is the acceptance of suffering on behalf of the people
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Parshat Nasso- Sotah: Rebuke and Raise Up
The sotah is rewarded if she is indeed innocent from infidelity, and this theme is repeated elsewhere. The question is why reward the sinner for their…
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Parshas Nasso- Benefits of the Sotah?
Various explanations clarifying the reason a sotah would receive a blessing upon being proven innocent.
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L&L 122- Publicizing the Sin
Bamidbar Rabba (Nasso) 9:1- Hashem will publicize the sins of those who think that He does not know.
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Parshat Nasso- The Juxtaposition of Nazir and Sotah
Lessons derived from the fact that the Torah arranges the sections of Nazir and Sotah next to each other.
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L&L 121- Healed at Sinai
Bamidbar Rabba (Nasso) 7:1, Vayikra Rabba (Metzora) 18:4- parallel of the sending out of the impure from the camp and the healing that occured at Mt Sinai
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Parshat Bamidbar- What Torah Is Not...
A history book, a book of mitzvot... not exactly.
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Parshas Behar- Verbal Abuse
The prohibition of ona'as devarim and the related laws
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L&L 120- Verbal Abuse and Response
Chinuch Mitzva 338, Gemara Shabbat 88b- the terrible sin of "ona'at devarim" and the ways to react to being insulted
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Parshiyot Behar Bechukotai- Financial and Verbal Abuse
Two types of prohibitions of abuse of a fellow Jew: financial and verbal.
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L&L 119- Charity Levels and Appreciating the Fakers
Gemara Ketuvot 67b-68a, Vayikra Rabba (Behar) 34:10- eight levels of ways to give charity and the appreciation we should have for the fakers who ask for money…
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Meseches Bechoros 11a- Chabura: Allowance to Redeem Firstborn Donkey with Money
Discussion of redemption of the peter chamor with its equivalent value and not sheep
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Parshat Emor- The Tragic Mekalel
The backstory of this figure makes the story all the more tragic.
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Parshas Emor- The Tragedy of the Mekalel?
An analysis of the events leading up to this serious aveira begs further explanation.
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L&L 118- Importance of Physical Appearance
Vayikra Rabba (Emor) 26:9, Gemara Taanit 16a- the Torah values the physicality of a person, and directs it's usage in the appropriate ways.
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Parshiyot Acharei Mot Kedoshim- Reasons for Arayot
Debate between Rambam and Ramban regarding potential reasons for the prohibitions of relations with the arayot
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Parshiyos Acharei Mos Kedoshim- Reasons for Arayos
Analysis of the debate between Rambam and Ramban regarding the potential reasons for the prohibitions of the forbidden relationships
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L&L 117- How to be "Kadosh"
Debate between Rashi and Ramban in the way of becoming "holy"
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Parshiyot Tazriya Metzora- We Can and Should Change
The mitzva of brit mila teaches an important lesson about self-developement
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Shekalim 5a¹ Recap- Swearing/Paying for Lost Shekalim
2 sections- basis for swearing and paying for lost machatzis hashekel (messenger/giver), when have 2 sets of coins (lost, repaid, then found) the usage of each
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Shekalim 5b¹- Swearing/Paying for Lost Shekalim
2 sections- basis for swearing and paying for lost machatzit hashekel (messenger/giver), when have 2 sets of coins (lost, repaid, then found) the usage of each
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Shekalim 5a² Recap- Transporting Monies to Mikdash
1 section- when transporting the half-shekels from cities to Mikdash the monies were converted into larger currency for ease of carrying, there were "shofros"…
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Shekalim 5a²- Laws of Transporting the Monies to Mikdash
1 section- when transporting the half-shekels from cities to Mikdash the monies were converted into larger currency for ease of carrying, there were "shofrot"…