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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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Gittin 19
Inks and parchments usable for get, suggestions for witnesses who do not know how to sign (4 acceptable) and further leniencies for witnesses, documents that…
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Abba Mayses- Shabbos Kodesh- Fruits and Guests
Yankel and his family made Shabbos even more special!
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Gittin 18 Recap
2 sections- 2 debates about effectivity point for get (3 months) and kesuva (cancellable by Shemitta) and additional psak about kesuva mukdam, 2 arguements RY/…
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Gittin 18
2 debates about effectivity point for get (3 months) and kesuva (cancellable by Shemitta) and additional psak about kesuva mukdam, 2 arguements RY/ RL (within…
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Gittin 17 Recap
2 sections- 2 V's of R Ami (amar R Yochanan) about 2 shluchim and psak like his 2nd (R Shmuel b Yehuda amar R Yochanan 1st), get mukdam and reasons for zman in…
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Gittin 17
2 V's of R Ami (amar R Yochanan) about 2 shluchim needing to say "b'faneinu..." on 7th (and 6th) case of Mishna and conclusion that don't (like V1 of R Shmuel…
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Basar B'Chalav 87:3 (S.A. P2)
2 sections- Taz opinion regarding min tamei and why no issur of Basar B'Chalav (supports S.A.), Shach quotes some who hold chaya v'of b'chalav is assur…
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Day in History/ Yarzheit- 11 Sivan/ 31 May- Mrs. Chana Tova Chaya Nachenberg Hy"d
When the world goes low, we take the high road
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Mishna Berura Recaps- 12:1 (half)-13:2
2 sections- second opinion on cut tzitzis (RT) and final points on "k'dei aniva", when not allowed to wear tzitzis on Shabbos in RHR and when acceptable
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Haftaras Nasso- Parent-Rearing
Story preceding the birth of the great Shimshon.
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Nevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 24
Prophecy depicting the destruction and remaining Jews who will witness Gog u'Magog, Judgement and Glory of Hashem
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Gittin 16 Recap
2 sections- final 2 scenarios of combining Halachic principles, 2 V's of R Yochanan regarding 2 shluchim needing/ not needing to state "b'faneinu..." with…
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Gittin 16
2 more cases of combining Halachic principles, 2 V's of R Yochanan regarding 2 shluchim needing to say "b'faneinu..." and concluding story about Persians/…
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Parshas Nasso- A Holy Sinner
The dichotomy of the Nazir highlights the proper perspective regarding self-development
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Basar B'Chalav 87:3 (S.A. P1)
2 sections- S.A. kosher vs non-kosher meat/ milk, chaya v'of, fish and locust, Shach- discussion of B.Y. and subsequent psak of S.A. min tamei
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Yarzheit- 11 Sivan- Rav Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss zt"l (Minchas Yitzchak)
Accept the yoke of Torah and work hard!
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Mishna Berura Recaps- 11:14 (half)-12:1 (half)
3 sections- number of loops based on customs and tying bottom of strings to keep shezira, tzitzis should hang on corners, first opinion regarding amount…
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Nevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 23
Prophecy about downfall and resurrection of Tzur (Tyre, Lebanon) a wealthy port city of commerce
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Gittin 15 Recap
3 sections- 7 cases of invalid partial declarations (Mishna) and clarification, 3 amoraim chiddushim on second signatures invalid testimony, 2 related points…
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Gittin 15
7 cases of partial declarations (Mishna) and clarification, 3 amoraim chiddushim in testimony of second signature, 2 related Halachos utilizing combination of…
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KH Taanit 4a (kapdanim but gentle)
2 sections- young Torah scholars begin to grow and continue, dichotomy of natural intensity Torah brings and the need to be trained in gentle behaviors
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Basar B'Chalav 87:1-2 (S.A.)
Echoing laws of Tur, opinions who argue that Basar B'Chalav m'dirabanan is prohibited in hana'ah
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Yarzheit/ Petira- 10 Sivan- Rav Gershon Edelstein zt"l (2023)
The remaining Gadol HaDor and great Rosh Yeshiva was niftar. A lesson in influencing ourselves and priorities.
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Mishna Berura Recaps- 11:10-11:14 (half)
2 sections- garment tore or had extension that creates issue with proper distance from corner, process of placing and tying the tzitzis on garment
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Nevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 22
3 sections- tragedy of the churban (once flourishing city to destruction), downfall of Shevna, wicked officer of Chizkiya, loss of proper perspective of…
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Gittin 14 Recap
2 sections- conclusive stories about maamad shlashtan, 3 attempts to show debate about "holech k'zchi", all refuted
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Gittin 14
Conclusive stories about maamad shlashtan, 3 attempts to show debate about "holech k'zchi", all refuted
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KH Taanit 3b-4a (beneficial vs detrimental weather)
3 sections- two types wind after rain, snow for mountains, ideal weather for terrain type
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Yarzheit- 9 Sivan- Rav Yisrael Ashkenazi of Shklov zt"l
Student of the Gr"a and 3rd group of settlers in EY from Europe
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Nevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 21
3 sections- prophecies concerning downfall of Bavel, Edom (Rome), Arabia (Yishmael)
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Gittin 13
Debate regarding case of transfer of money after death if was piled up (R Zvid/ R Papa), case of maamad shlashtan and mechanism for effectivity
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Basar B'Chalav 87:1-4 (Tur)
2 sections- forms of the issur (3) and meat/ milk included (d'Oraissa/ d'Rabanan), maaris ha'ayin of breast milk
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Gittin 13 Recap
2 sections- debate in case of Mishna when money needs to be piled up to be given after death (R Zvid/ R Papa), clarification of case and mechanics of maamad…
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KH Taanit 3b (Clouds and Winds)
Distinction between clouds and winds that are constant or could stop
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Day in History- 8 Sivan- Reuven David hy"d
A Jew who was murdered, later the Hamas terrorist released as peace treaty
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Nevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 20
2 sections- illustrated prophecy regarding Egyptians and Cush required Yeshaya to unclothe himself, idea of "eved" applied to Yeshaya
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Mishna Berura Recaps- 11:6-11:9
3 sections- tzitzis need to be "lahem" (issues with stolen/ borrowed), worshipped materials, proper locations of holes for tzitzis on corners
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Gittin 12 Recap
2 sections- 5 proofs master can say "aseh imi v'eini zanecha", clarification for basis of debate if freeing slave is chova (RM) or zechus (Rabanan)
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Gittin 12
5 attempted proofs regarding master saying "aseh imi v'eini zanecha" to eved canaani, clarification of underlying debate (RM/ Chachamim) about eved freedom…
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Gittin 11 Recap
2 sections- conclusion and examples of non-Jewish courts signed in documents, 4th similarity between gitei nashim/ avadim (RM) regarding retraction when sent…
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Gittin 11
Final discussions about processing documents in non-Jewish courts with examples, 4th similarity of gitei nashim/ avadim (RM) and debate about retraction with…
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Gittin 10 Recap
2 sections- 2nd and 3rd similarities (and Mishnayos) between gitei nashim/ avadim- eid kusi and processed in non-Jewish courts
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Gittin 10
2nd and 3rd similarities (and Mishnayos) between gitei nashim/ avadim- eid kusi and processed in non-Jewish courts
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Gittin 9 Recap
3 sections- Challenge and resolution on Rava (palginan dibura), clarification of "protestors", unable to say "b'fanay...", similarities between Gittin of women…
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Gittin 9
Challenge and resolution on Rava (palginan dibura), clarification of "protestors", unable to say "b'fanay...", similarities between Gittin of women and slaves…
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Parshas Nasso- Only Looks the Same!
Powerful message held within the repetition of the Nesi'im's donations.
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Abba Mayses- Shavouos- Matzliach and Mazal
Hashem assisted those who loved doing mitzvos. - Chabad.org
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Day in History- 4 Sivan- year 576 forced conversion
2 ideas we can learn from Christian persecution and forced conversions.
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Mishna Berura Recaps- 11:2 (half)-11:5
3 sections- shezira, length of tzitzis strings, inferior materials are invalid
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Nevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 19
2 sections- description of downfall of Egypt through Ashur and their ultimate acknowledgement and service of Hashem, this theme is reoccurring throughout…
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Parshas Nasso- Parsha Bites (6/6)- Speaking with Hashem
2 sections- total sum of all gifts donated by 12 Nesi'im, now Moshe spoke with Hashem
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Parshas Nasso- Parsha Bites (5/6)- Superficially Similar
2 sections- 12 Nesi'im dedicated gifts to inaugurate Mizbeyach over 12 days, repetition implies uniqueness despite seemingly the same
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Parshas Nasso- Parsha Bites (4/6)- Leadership of Nesi'im
2 sections- wagons donated by Nesi'im and their usages, worthiness to be Nesi'im was their protection of Jews in Egypt
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Gittin 8 Recap
3 sections- 3rd answer (RNbY) to contradiction of Beraissaos about get in rivers of EY, unique status of Suria, language of get of slave and if aquires…
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Gittin 8
3rd answer to contradiction of Beraissaos about get in rivers of EY, unique status of Suria, language of get of slave and if aquires property too
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KH Taanit 3b (psak rain/ winds)
Outcome of underlying distinction between rain and winds in summer and winter
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Mishna Berura Recaps- 10:11-11:2 (half)
2 sections- certain garments/ arrangement of corners that are exempt, preparation of strings to be usable for tzitzis (combing, spinning)
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Day in History- 3 Sivan- Sheloshes Yimei Hagbala
The importance of preparation before a mitzva, etc.
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Nevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 18
2 sections- Future success in times of Mashiach, description of Jews as "nation who inspired awe from the onset"
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Parshas Nasso- Parsha Bites (3/6)- Enjoy Life
3 sections- laws of Nazir, Birkas Kohanim, Hashem wants us to enjoy life and not create additional restrictions