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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
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Zevachim 4- Sources for Intent of Korban-Type and Ownership (D/Y)
1 section- sources in pesukim/derashos that teach the importance of proper intention for sake of korban-type ("shinuy kodesh") and owner ("shinuy ba'alim")…
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Zevachim 3- Contradictions of Rava and 2 More (D/Y)
2 sections- final stira's of Rava and 2 more contradictions
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Zevachim 2- Wrong Intent During Slaughter and "Stam" Intent (D/Y)
2 sections- 4 opinions regarding korbanos slaughtered with wrong intent and implication of wording, first (of 3) wonderful contradictions of Rava and resolution
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L&L 93- New Leadership, Ancient Tradition
Devarim Rabba (V'Zot Haberacha) 11:1- debate regarding proceedings following a Chazzan who erred in the amida, and related lesson in new leadership following…
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Zevachim 5b²- Second Conversation About RL and RE (D/Y)
1 section- Rav Huna/Rav Nachman challenged RL in that asham is brought after death of owner and t/f logic should allow its continuum after slaughter "shelo…
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Zevachim 5b² Recap- Second Conversation About RL and RE (D/Y)
1 section- Rav Huna/Rav Nachman challenged RL in that asham is brought after death of owner and t/f logic should allow its continuum after slaughter "shelo…
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Zevachim 5a², 5b¹ Recap- First Discussion About Story of RL and RE (D/Y)
1 section- Abayey attempts to resolve the apparent challenge to the resolution of RL (based on his own line of questioning) and Rava eventually clarifies the…
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Zevachim 5a², 5b¹- First Discussion on Story of RL and RE (D/Y)
1 section- Abayey attempts to resolve the apparent challenge to the resolution of RL (based on his own line of questioning) and Rava eventually clarifies the…
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Sefer Yehoshua 7:16-26
Yehoshua catches Achan and his crime is revealed, leading to his punishment and the rectification of the issue.
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Zevachim 5a¹ Recap- Story of RL Analyzing Mishna (D/Y)
1 section- conversation between Reish Lakish and R' Eliezer regarding the halachic dichotomy of our Mishna that the wrong intention allows for the korban's…
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Zevachim 5a¹- Story of RL Analyzing Mishna (D/Y)
1 section- conversation between Reish Lakish and R' Eliezer regarding the halachic dichotomy of our Mishna that the wrong intention allows for the korban's…
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Pesachim 28b², 29a¹- Debate in Authorship of Mishna (A/Y)
1 section- final clarification in machloket Tannaim (RY and RS) and debate in Amoraim (RAbY and Rava) who is the author of the Mishna
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Pesachim 28b², 29a¹ Recap- Debate in Authorship of Mishna (A/Y)
1 section- final clarification in machloket Tannaim (RY and RS) and debate in Amoraim (RAbY and Rava) who is the author of the Mishna (and related debate in…
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L&L 92- Bring the Babies Too
Gemara Chagiga 3a- the derasha of R' Elazar ben Azarya was dear to R' Yehoshua, as it reverberated personally for him.
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Pesachim 28b¹ Recap- Chametz Prohibition Before and After Pesach (A/Y)
1 section- debate and basis for the prohibition/lack thereof of chametz eating/benefiting prior to, during, and following Pesach (R' Yehuda, R' Shimon, R' Yose…
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Pesachim 28b¹- Chametz Prohibition Before and After Pesach (A/Y)
1 section- debate and basis for the prohibition/lack thereof of chametz eating/benefiting prior to, during, and following Pesach (R' Yehuda, R' Shimon, R' Yose…
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Zevachim 4b²- Sources for Owners-Sake and Other Korbanos (D/Y)
1 section- conclusive source that one needs to have "l'shem ba'alim" intent and source this also applies to all korbanos in general
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Zevachim 4b² Recap- Final Source for Owners-Sake and Other Korbanos (D/Y)
1 section- conclusive source that one needs to have "l'shem ba'alim" intent and source this also applies to all korbanos in general
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Pesachim 28a²- Crumble Chametz/Grind A"Z in Sea (A/Y)
1 section- debate when (according to Rabanan) need to crumble the chametz before disposing in sea and similar idea regarding destruction of avoda zara
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Pesachim 28a² Recap- Crumble Chametz/Grind A"Z in Sea (A/Y)
1 section- debate when (according to Rabanan) need to crumble the chametz before disposing in sea and similar idea regarding destruction of avoda zara
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Pesachim 27b², 28a¹- Sources for RY Destroy Chametz Through Burning (A/Y)
1 section- R' Yehuda attempts to prove that the chametz needs to be destroyed specifically through burning and not in other ways, but Rabanan ultimately refute…
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Zevachim 4b¹ Recap- Sources Other 3 Steps for Shinuy Ba'alim (D/Y)
1 section- attempts to show other 3 steps of avodos hadam also require intent for owner and accepted source regarding the zerika
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Pesachim 27b², 28a¹ Recap- Sources for RY Destroy Chametz Through Burning (A/Y)
1 section- R' Yehuda attempts to prove that the chametz needs to be destroyed specifically through burning and not in other ways, but Rabanan ultimately refute…
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L&L 91- Our Mission/Antisemitism and The King
Hashem built in a mechanism that causes persecution, but in the future this will be removed based on the change in reality.
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Zevachim 4b¹- Sources Other 3 Steps for Shinuy Ba'alim (D/Y)
1 section- attempts to show other 3 steps of avodos hadam also require intent for owner and accepted source regarding the zerika
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Zevachim 4a Recap- Sources for Intent of Korban-Type and Owner (D/Y)
1 section- sources that one should have the proper intent for the korban-type and for the owner at the time of the four steps of the blood procedures
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Pesachim 27b¹ Recap- Bread Baked Over Hekdesh (A/Y)
1 section- distinction (according to Chachamim) of baking over other issurim and wood of hekdesh and related discussion
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Zevachim 4a- Sources for Intent of Korban-Type and Owner (D/Y)
1 section- sources that one should have the proper intent for the korban type and for the owner at the time of the four steps of the blood procedures
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Pesachim 27b¹- Baked Bread Over Hekdesh Wood (A/Y)
1 section- distinction (according to Chachamim) of baking over other issurim and wood of hekdesh and related discussion
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Zevachim 3b Recap- Final Stira's Regarding Similarity and Interruption (D/Y)
2 sections- final points in Rava's thirds contradiction and 2 more contradiction of other Amoraim within positions of Rav regarding similiarity/dissimilarity…
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Sefer Yehoshua 7:1-15
Jews determine only need 2000 or 3000 troops for next battle (against city of "Ay") and ultimate fail in battle, Yehoshua davens to Hashem and He responds with…
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Zevachim 3b- Final Stira's Regarding Similarity and Interruption (D/Y)
2 sections- final points in Rava's thirds contradiction and 2 more contradiction of other Amoraim within positions of Rav regarding similiarity/dissimilarity…
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Zevachim 3a Recap- Similar and Dissimilar Items Creating Disruption in Halacha (D/Y)
1 section- 2nd and 3rd contradictions of Rava with resolutions: between korbanos/gittin and korbanos/tumah transfers regarding dissimilar items being…
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Parshat Nitzavim- "Good Old" Yetzer Hara
The "evil inclination" has mixed reviews and it's finality teaches us it's place and importance during our daily struggles
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Zevachim 3a- Similar and Dissimilar Items Creating Disruption in Halacha (D/Y)
1 section- 2nd and 3rd contradictions of Rava with resolutions: between korbanos/gittin and korbanos/tumah transfers regarding dissimilar items being…
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Megilla 4a¹- Specific Walled Cities, Women Also Read Megilla, Expound When Purim on Shabbat
1 section- 3 more meimra's of R' Yehoshua ben Levi: cities that look like wall is new but actually from Yehoshua bin Nun, women also required to read Megilla…
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Zevachim 2 Recap- Wrong Intent During Shechita of Korbanos (D/Y)
3 sections- debate in Mishna which korbanos with wrong intention during shechita render it entirely invalid, "ela" implies should continue properly, first…
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Sefer Yehoshua 6:2-27
Instruction are given for the process of conquering Yericho including the restrictions regarding the spoils inside, it is accomplished in miraculous fashion
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Zevachim 2- Incorrect Intent During Shechita of Korban (D/Y)
3 sections- debate in Mishna which korbanos with wrong intention during shechita render it entirely invalid, "ela" implies should continue properly, first…
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Pesachim 26b², 27a Recap- ZvZG and Coals (A/Y)
2 sections- "zeh v'zeh gorem" regarding issurei hana'ah baked in ovens and related discussion of coals of issurei hana'ah used to bake bread
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Pesachim 27a³- Rebbi and RE, Coals of Issurei Hana'ah (A/Y)
2 sections- final clarifications within Rebbi and R' Eliezer regarding "zeh v'zeh gorem", status of coals of issurei hana'ah according to Rebbi and Rabanan
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Megilla 3b³- Various Qualifications of Walled/Large Cities
1 section- various meimra's regarding qualifications of walled and large cities in halacha
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L&L 90- Learning the Entire Torah
Devarim Rabba (Netzavim) 8:3- different perspectives of the fool and the wise man in accomplishing in Torah study
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Pesachim 27a²- RE and Rebbi in "ZvZG" (A/Y)
1 section- R' Eliezer is Tanna who holds "zeh v'zeh gorem" is assur and Abayey explains Rebbi within this understanding
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Sefer Yehoshua 5:10-6:1
Jews bring the korban Pesach on 14th of Nissan and begin eating the new grains of Eretz Yisrael on 16th, Malach Michael meets Yehoshua to support him in…
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Parshat Ki Tavo- "Arami Oved Avi"
3 Q's on the beginning of the mikra bikurim...
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Sefer Yehoshua 5:1-9
Kings in East and west of Eretz Canaan became fearful of the Jews after the events of crossing the Jordan, and Jews perform national bris mila (for second…
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Pesachim 26b², 27a¹- Dual Causation of Issur and Heter (A/Y)
1 section- attempt to find the author of the Beraitta who holds that "zeh v'zeh gorem" is assur and need to break the new oven that was initially fired up with…
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Sefer Yehoshua 4:1-24
After the Jews cross over the Jordan and the 2 sets of stones are dealt with, the Kohanim step back into the eastern side and levitate over the water to enter…
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Sefer Yehoshua 3:1-17
End of 3 days and the miraculous events of area between poles of Aron containing all the people and the Jordan waters cease allowing people to cross into Eretz…
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Megilla 3b²- Order of Precedences Continued
1 section- various mitzvot and the order of precedences
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L&L 89- "Royal Clothing"
Devarim Rabba (Ki Tavo) 7:9- conditions to accept the Torah and be Hashem's "sons"
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The Simcha of Succot
The Rambam teaches the way to achieve genuine simcha, and highlights a powerful idea for Succot, Purim, and all year round.
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Sefer Yehoshua 2:12-24
Rachav and the spies agree to terms of her being saved and the spies return to Yehoshua after hiding for 3 days
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Pesachim 26b¹ Recap- Proofs to Rava v'Abayey in Hana'ah Ba'al Korcho (A/Y)
1 section- 3 proofs supporting the positions of Rava v'Abayey in the 2 approaches of explaining the debate above regarding hana'ah ba'al korcho (smelled…
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Pesachim 26b¹- Proofs for Rava v'Abayey in Hana'ah Ba'al Korcho (A/Y)
1 section- 3 proofs supporting the positions of Rava v'Abayey in the 2 approaches of explaining the debate above regarding hana'ah ba'al korcho (smelled…
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Megilla 3a⁴-3b¹- Avoda and Torah Stopped for Megilla
1 section- "mishpacha u'mishpacha" teaches that avoda (and certainly Torah of yachid) is negated in face of reading Megilla
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Sefer Yehoshua 2:1-11
Yehoshua send Kaleiv and Pinchas to investigate the land and they enter the house of Rachav in Yericho. She saves them and tells them about the demoralized…