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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 33 Recap
3 sections- reasons/ sources for any language (tefilla and discussion Malachim understand Aramaic, birkas hamazaon, shevouas ha'eidus and pikadon), discussion…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 33
3 sections- reasons/ sources for any language (tefilla and discussion Malachim understand Aramaic, birkas hamazaon, shevouas ha'eidus and pikadon), discussion…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesKH Taanit 2b (R Yehoshua response, RYbB)
2 points- R Yehoshua distinguishes between techiyas hameisim and rain, explanation of RYbB that mashiv is contingent on nisuch hamayim (and remez begins on 2nd…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesNevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Perek 1
Rebuke of the sinners and negative fallout, Hashem no longer wants their mitzvos, destruction of idolaters/ idolatry and ultimate redemption, Hashem wants…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesNevi'im Recaps- Yeshaya- Introduction
The general life and prophecies of the prophet Yeshaya.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Emor- Parsha Bites (1/6)- Modeling Elevated Behavior
4 sections- kohen hedyot restrictions, kg restrictions, blemished kohanim, can only expect youth to act as we model
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesHaftaras Acharei Mos/Kedoshim- Perspective on Permitted Enjoyments
Amos rebukes the people who have sinned, details who will be the ones eventually redeemed and the pleasures they will receive
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Kedoshim- Parsha Bites (6/6)- "l'Shmi"
3 sections- validation to keep the Land (unlike goyim beforehand), fine details distinguishing between kosher and not, importance of focus on "l'Shma"
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Kedoshim- Parsha Bites (5/6)- Facilitating Mitzvos
3 sections- cursing parents, punishments for arayos (distinction deaths in verses), significance of encouraging mitzvos
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 32 Recap
3 sections- 7 in any language and 8 in lashon haKodesh with sources for 2/8 and procedure of berachos and kelalos, sources for 2/7 and when proclaim out loud/…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 32
7 things in any language and 8 in lashon haKodesh, procedure of berachos and kelalos, sources (sotah, viduy maaser, krias shema) and idea of not proclaiming…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 31 Recap
3 sections- Iyov's service of Hashem, Mishna w 4 parts regarding witnesses sufficient to not drink, clarification of sources for Mishna (1 and 2 for tuma…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 31
Iyov's service of Hashem, Mishna w 4 parts regarding witnesses sufficient to not drink, clarification of sources for Mishna (1 and 2 for tuma, chiddushim in…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 30 Recap
3 sections- 5 opinions hold chullin cannot become shelishi with sources, debate regarding techumin, debate how sang Shira al hayam with clarification and final…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 30
5 opinions who hold chullin cannot become shelishi with sources, debate about techumin, debate regarding Shira al hayam and additional details on that
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesKH Seyum Rosh Hashanah (10/20- 4/23)
Matan, Eliezer, Ely, Dr Mizrahi, Yosef Franco, Yosef Managed, Natan
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Kedoshim- Parsha Bites (4/6)- Pervasive Idolatry
2 points- continued series of mitzvos, importance of eradicating idol-worship
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Kedoshim- Parsha Bites (3/6)- Connect to Receive More
2 points- continued series of mitzvos, by connecting with the Source of Blessing we receive even more blessing
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesYarzheit- 6 Iyyar- Rav Raphael Binyamin Levin zt"l
A Tzaddik who cared for all, illustrated by a story where he dealt with extreme care for a deranged fellow Jew.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 29 Recap
3 sections- alternative source for da'as lisha'el and necessity of both, RYbZ's understanding of teruma becoming shelishi and potential refutation, revi'i…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 29
Alternative source for da'as lisha'el and necessity of both, RYbZ's understanding of shelishi b'Teruma, revi'i b'Kodshim debate
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Acharei Mos/Kedoshim- Be Holy!
Definition of "kedusha" and the requirement upon us.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesYarzheit- 5 Iyyar- Rav Moshe Zorach Eidletz zt"l
Leadership without side-benefits.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Kedoshim- Parsha Bites (2/6)- Love is the Solution
2 points- continued list of mitzvos taught during Hakhel, increasing love for Jews assists in overlooking personal infractions
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Kedoshim- Parsha Bites (1/6)- Real Intentions
2 points- Series of Mitzvos said during Hakhel, Hashem knows our true intentions
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 28 Recap
3 points- discussion about "oso" and debate regarding "uva'u" (R Akiva/ Rebbi), Beraissa w 2 parts- debate R Akiva/ R Yishmael and Sotah source for safeik…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 28
Clarification of "oso"and debate R Akiva and Rebbi in "vav", Beraissa w 2 parts- debate R Akiva and R Yishmael and Sotah source for general tuma (sheretz)…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesKH Taanit 2b (6 Total Opinions)
6 opinions when start "mashiv haruach": RE- 1st day Succot Shacharit, R Yehoshua (Mishna)- Shemini Atzeret Shacharit, R Yehoshua (Beraitta)- SA Arvit, R Yehuda…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesYarzheit- 4 Iyyar- Beis HaLeivy (Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik zt"l)
Intensity and yiras shamayim were some of his hallmarks.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Acharei Mos- Parsha Bites (6/6)- Holy Land
3 points- end of the illicit relations, refrain from these to remain in the Land, the reality of The Holy Land not handling contamination
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Acharei Mos- Parsha Bites (5/6)- Lashon Naki
3 points- different aspects of mitzvos we are to keep, the particular arayos (begining), importance of clean language
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 27 Recap
3 sections- debate if preferential to marry "duma" or daughter, debate if woman warned by BD can drink and lackings in husband and wife that make her unable to…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 27
Debate about duma vs daughter, scenarios cannot drink (w/o husband and lackings), 5 derashos that occured on "that day"
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesKH Taanit 2b (RE from Lulav)
2 potential options in source for RE starting "mashiv haruach" on first day, resolution of R Avihu with 2 sources
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesYarzheit- 3 Iyyar- Choni HaMe'agel zy"a
The real greatness of a tzaddik who can perform miracles is the level he achieved.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Acharei Mos- Parsha Bites (4/6)- Blood Libles
3 points- Halachos relating to blood, carcass of kosher bird, a lesson in validating the ridiculous
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Acharei Mos- Parsha Bites (3/6)- Proper Focus
2 points- 3 actions of Korban highlighted as problematic outside of appropriate location, focus in action is integral to it's validity
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 26 Recap
3 points- conclusion of debate about aylonis drinking, chiddushim in Tosefta and Mishna, "she'eino ish" and "shichvas zera"
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 26
Debate and clarification over aylonis drinking, chiddushim in Tosefta and Mishna, exclusions of "she'eino ish" (Mishna) and "shichvas zera"
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesKH Taanit 2a-2b (Keys in Hashem's Hand)
3 abilities Hashem directly controls (R Yochanan), 4th according to Rabbi's in EY
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesYarzheit- 2 Iyyar- Rav Shmelke m'Nikolsburg zt"l
General life and importance of being well-rounded but maintaining priorities.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Acharei Mos- Parsha Bites (2/6)- Details KG YK Service
2 points- the particular Korbanos/ services and details, continuum of KG and YK
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Acharei Mos- Parsha Bites (1/6)- Overview Service KG YK
General idea of different garment and switching, korbanos of KG and Nation
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 25
3 Q's regarding inappropriate conduct, explanation of debate BS/BH about husband dying and collection of kesuva, clarification of debate TK/RE regarding women…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 25 Recap
3 points- 3 Q's about inappropriate behavior, clarification of debate BS/BH where husband died and she claims kesuva, explanation of debate TK/RE regarding…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesHaftaras Shabbos Rosh Chodesh (Iyyar, Tazria/Metzora)- Holy Hearts
2 points- visions of Yeshaya foretelling future days, purify our hearts to be like Mishkan and fitting resting place for Hashem
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Metzora- Parsha Bites (6/6)- Zava
Procedure of Zava regarding tuma and purification
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Metzora- Parsha Bites- Nidda
2 points- process of Nidda, idea of not understanding but still good
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 24 Recap
2 points- women who can/ cannot drink mei Sotah or forfeit kesuva, discussion about arusa and shomeres yavam
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 24
Women who do/ don't drink Sotah waters, discussion about arusa and shomeres yavam
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 23 Recap
2 points- Continued discussion about minachos that are burned and distinctions between Kohanim/ Kohanos and men/women, sources for distinctions
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 23
Continued discussion about minachos that are burned and distinctions between Kohanim/ Kohanos and men/women, sources for distinctions
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesKH Taanit 2a (finale, review, Halacha)
3 points- finale of sugya (why mentioned in Tefilla), chazara from Mishna, Halacha when stopping "mashiv haruach" (different customs)
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesYarzheit- 30 Nissan- Rav Yaakov Emden zt"l
General life and 2 illustrations of focus on Judaism's survival throughout history.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Metzora- Parsha Bites (4/6)- Control Basic Tendencies
3 points- Halachos of zav and ba'al keri, importance of controlling basic urges and not just treating the outcomes
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Metzora- Parsha Bites (3/6)- Constructive Criticism
3 points- the varying options in regards to tzara'as batim, the purification, Hashem Punishes for our good
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 22
Definitions of "am ha'aretz" and lesser titles, further people who destroy world, mach about zechus and when burn Mincha that became tamei
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesSotah 22 Recap
3 points- definitions of "am ha'aretz" and lesser titles, continued discussion of "ruiners of the world", if zechus could abate sentence and when Mincha is…
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesParshas Tazria/Metzora- Entirely White is Pure
Rav Hirsch's explanation of the apparent counterintuitive reality of entirely white Metzora not being tamei.
R Yitzchak Shifman Torah ClassesYarzheit- 28 Nissan- Rav Nota Greenblatt zt"l
General life and particular stories of focus on details and humility.