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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
Episodes
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L&L 106- Datan v'Aviram
Shemot Rabba (Shemot) 1:28- Backstory to Moshe killing the Mitzri and two Jews fighting
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Megilla 3b²-4b¹- Statements of RYbL and Takana for Whom
Series of teachings of R' Yehoshua ben Levi and determination as to underlying motivation for leniency of villagers to read earlier
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Megilla 3a², 3b¹- Order of Precedence of Mitzvos
Ranking of mitzvos that take precedence when have opportunity to perform two of them (megilla, avoda, Torah, meis mitzva)
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Megilla 2b², 3a¹- Source 15th for Walled, Letters and Targum
Sources for 15th fot walled cities and debate if walled from Yehoshua bin Nun/Achashveirosh, establishment of the "osios sofios" and Targumim
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Parshas Vayigash- "I Had A Hard Life"
The "complaining" of Yaakov in his conversation with Pharaoh requires some sort of an explanation.
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Megilla 2a, 2b¹- 5 Potential Dates to Read Megilla
Can read Megilla from 11th-15th of Adar, hints in verses for the extra dates, various opinions if applies today
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L&L 105- The "Blessings" of 3 Tribes
Backstory for the rebuke that Yaakov gave to his first three sons on his deathbed.
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Parshas Vayigash- Did The Brothers Reconcile?
Did the brothers and Yosef ultimately resolves their underlying conflict or not?
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L&L 104- An Unclear Reconciliation
Although the plan of Yosef had been to clarify the unity amongst the brothers, the storyline would not dictate this in certain terms.
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Parshas Mikeitz- Yosef's Schemes
Four approaches to explain the intentions of Yosef in his treatment of his brothers and father, and a final question that requires resolution.
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L&L 103- The Scheming of Yosef
4 potential explanations for the way Yosef treated his brothers and father, and a question regarding the distinction between the incident of Yaakov and Rachel…
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Chanuka- 2 Miracles and Legacy of Chashmonaim
There seems to be a discrepancy in focus regarding the miracle that is more important, and the legacy of the righteous Chashmonaim remains slightly tarnished…
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Parshas Vayeishev- The Converts of the Avos
The converts may have reverted to paganism but the impact would still be felt.
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L&L 102- Orchestrated by Hashem and Sinful Kindness
Bereishit Rabba (Miketz) 89:6,7- Specific steps arranged by Hashem for Yosef to be elevated and continuum of story, Sar HaMashkim was involved and highlights…
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Parshat Vayeshev- Did Yaakov Do Outreach?
Seemingly contradictory implications can potentially be resolved with an understanding of the issue of wanting to live in "tranquility".
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Parshas Vayishlach- A Historic Hatred
A perspective on the age-old reality of antisemitism
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L&L 101- Yaakov and Yisrael
Kli Yakar explains the importance of this name change and it's reference to the previous redemption and the future one.
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Parshat Vayishlach- Yaakov and Yisrael (P1)
Although the reason for Eisav's hatred towards Yaakov seems to have been resolved, the enmity nonetheless continues...
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Parshas Vayeitzei- Why Are We Called "Yehudim"?
The historical explanation was preordained and highlights the uniqueness of Yehuda.
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L&L 100- Why Called "Yehudim"?
Bereishit Rabba (Vayechi) 98:6- source lies in blessing of Yaakov
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Parshat Vayetze- Why Called Yehudim? (P1)
The life of Yehuda and the blessing of Yaakov
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Parshas Toldos- A Cunning Tam?
The nature of Yaakov is described as an "ish tam", yet his life's events seem to tell a far different story
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L&L 99- Why Yaakov Cried When Meeting Rachel?
Bereishit Rabba (Vayetze) 70:12- 3 reasons that Yaakov cried upon meeting Rachel at the well
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Parshat Toldot- Was Yaakov a "Tam" or a "Rama'i"?
Was Yaakov a "tam" (naive/innocent) as the verses describe as his essential character, or a "rama'i" (trickster/cunning) as the stories of his life imply?
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Parshas Chayei Sarah- Akeida and Sarah's Passing
Two distinct approaches in explaining the juxtaposition of akeidas Yitzchak and the passing of Sarah
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L&L 98- Avraham Begot Yitzchak...
Rashi and Bereishit Rabba 63:1,2- four explanations (2 from Rashi, 2 from Midrash) for the seemingly redundant emphasis that Avraham produced Yitzchak
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Parshat Chayei Sarah- How the Akeida Precipitated Sarah's Passing
The story of akeida triggered the passing of Sarah Imenu, but the specifics require explanation.
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Pesachim 30b² Recap- Kashering Various Items for Pesach (A/Y)
1 section- kashering and ability to use various types of vessels on Pesach including knives and earthenware and distinctions if used prior in hot or cold
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Pesachim 30b³- Vessels Used in Cold vs Hot (A/Y)
1 section- distinctions for Pesach use in Kashering vessels used previously with just cold or with heat
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Parshas Vayeira- Pact and a Pickup Truck
A seemingly innocent pact formed between Avimelech and Avraham had severe repercussions.
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Pesachim 30b²- Kashering Knives, Spoons and Dishes for Pesach (A/Y)
1 section- discussion about ability/how to kasher various items for Pesach including knives, wooden spoons, and lead-coater earthenware vessels
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L&L 97- The Passing and Eulogy of Sarah Imenu
Bereishit Rabba (Chayei Sarah) 58:5- the trigger for Sarah's passing, the minimal crying, and the content of the eulogy said by Avraham about Sarah
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Zevachim 7a², 7b¹- 6 Laws of Rava (D/Y)
1 section- 6 teachings of Rava regarding wrong intent and the korban ola
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Zevachim 7a², 7b¹ Recap- 6 Teachings of Rava Regarding "Shinuy" and Ola (D/Y)
1 section- series of 6 laws/teachings of Rava regarding wrong intentions and the korban ola
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Parshat Vayera- Responding to Accusations
The differing behaviors of Avraham in the stories with Pharaoh and Avimelech highlights when to respond to accusations and when to remain silent.
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Zevachim 7a¹ Recap- Correct Korban but Incorrect Individual's (D/Y)
1 section- debate if intent for the correct korban but of the wrong person is an issue of shinuy kodesh or not
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Zevachim 7a¹- Intent for Another's Korban is Shinuy Kodesh? (D/Y)
1 section- machlokes if intent during slaughter for correct korban type, but for another person's korban is deemed shinuy kodesh or not
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Pesachim 30a², 30b¹ Recap- Kashering Earthenware Vessels and Ovens (A/Y)
1 section- debate about keeping earthenware chametz vessels for after Pesachim and related discussion about ability to kasher ovens/vessels
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Pesachim 30b¹- Kashering Earthenware Ovens and Vessels (A/Y)
1 section- conclusive distinction in material types and differing items if able to be kashered
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Pesachim 30a²- Vessels of Chametz and Ovens (A/Y)
2 sections- psakim regarding vessels of chametz and ovens used with animal fat
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Taanit 25a- R' Elazar ben Pedat, Rain Shortages
story about "dream" of REbP, and situations of rain shortages with other Rabbi's
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L&L 96- Better to Have Wicked Kids or Avoid Altogether?
Gemara Berachot 10a/Bereishit Rabba (Lech Licha) 44:9- story of Chizkiyahu and Yeshayahu (in contrast to Avraham v'David) teaches perspective if it's better to…
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Zevachim 6a², 6b Recap- Does Ola Cover for After Hafrasha Too? (D/Y)
1 section- discussion if Ola covers one for the bitul mitzvos aseh following the designation as well and 2 proofs (but rejected)
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Zevachim 6b²- Second Proof if Atones for After Hafrasha (D/Y)
1 section- second proof if can receive atonement for after hafrasha from chata'os of Shavouos according to R' Shimon, but ultimately inconclusive
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Parshat Lech Licha- Introducing Avraham Avinu?
The introduction of Avraham Avinu seems to focus more on his idol worshipping family than his own personal greatness...
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Zevachim 6a², 6b¹- Does Ola Cover Aseh's After Designation? (D/Y)
1 section- first proof if Ola covers the aseh's that were desecrated after the designation of the korban with rejection
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L&L 95- The Life and Movement of Avraham Avinu
Rambam Hilchot Avoda Zara 1:3- the lifetime and successful outreach of Avraham Avinu in spreading Hashem's Name throughout the world
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Zevachim 6a¹- End of 3rd Conversation, Atonement When Wrong Intent (D/Y)
2 sections- conclusion of 3rd sub conversation and discussion if owner achieves kapara when wrong intent during slaughter
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Zevachim 5b², 6a¹ Recap- Third Conversation Within RL and RE, Wrong Intent Atone (D/Y)
2 sections- third (and final) sub conversation within RL and RE regarding the inherited korban's ownership (and kapara-ability) for deceased or inheritors…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesPesachim 29b², 30a¹ Recap- Mixtures of Chametz (A/Y)
1 section- 3 opinions regarding the mixtures of chametz on and after Pesach, both b'mino and b'she'eino mino and conclusive psak of Rava
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesPesachim 30a¹- Psak Regarding Mixtures of Chametz (A/Y)
1 section- Rava concludes regarding the halacha of mixtures of chametz on and after Pesach
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Bechoros 3a- Chabura: Partnership of 1/1000 vs Specific Limb
Distinction in the two types of partnerships exempting animal from bechora and a difficulty in the reasoning of the Shach
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Zevachim 5b²- Third Conversation Within RL and RE (D/Y)
1 section- third and final discussion analyzing conversation of Reish Lakish and RE about ownership/atonement of korban inherited to children being effective…
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Parshat Noach- Legacies and Impacts
Two distinctions between Avraham and Noach that shaped their legacies
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Zevachim 5- Conversation of RL and RE and Analysis (D/Y)
1 section- conversation between Reish Lakish and R' Elazar about asham and analyzed in 2 (of 3) further conversation
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesPesachim 29b²- Mixtures of Chametz During and After Pesach (A/Y)
1 section- 3 opinions regarding mixtures of chametz that occured on and after ("she'avar alav") Pesach with resulting halacha (bitul/not)
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Pesachim 29a², 29b¹- Rav Acha bar Yaakov's Retraction (A/Y)
1 section- based on Rav Acha bar Yaakov's explanation of debate in Beraitta (brought along with 4 others) it is clear he retracted from his understanding of R'…
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Pesachim 29a², 29b¹ Recap- Rav Acha bar Yaakov Retracted (A/Y)
1 section- based on Rav Acha bar Yaakov's explanation of debate in Beraissa (brought along with 4 others) it is clear he retracted from his understanding of R'…
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L&L 94- Just Appreciate the Good
The story of Adam's creation teaches the importance of "hakarat hatov" and the our natural inclination to do otherwise