R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

The importance of true history based on Torah, as wrote Sefer Doros Harishonim.

3 sections- rebuke for sins, downfall of Ashur after being used as messenger for Jewish punishment, 2 ideas about the nations being messengers to punish Jews

3 sections- idea and values of "Erachin", payments when too poor to pay full, Torah gives fulfillment when older too

3 sections- 5th series of 7 punishments, exile because of sins and eventual reconciliation, unique relationship between Jews and EY as evidenced in its production and lack thereof

4 sections- Aron and things that went to war, 3 categories of ppl regarding war and 3 stages in proclamations (Par Shoftim), debate about inclusions for leaving battle (REbY- specific) and distinction between graftings (Mishna vs Beraissa), final psakim of REbY

Aron with Names of Hashem and mashuach milchama (Pinchas), discussion of what Shotrim would broadcast from Kohen (and 3 steps in pesukim), discussion of grafting that would be grounds to return from battle, final statements REbY

2 aveiros cause exile from the Land and the underlying reasonings

2 sections- when sleeping requires/ doesn't require washing or beracha, other activities that also require washing and what to do when don't have water

Production of timeless Torah despite serious oppression

4 sections- prophecy of the downfall of Sancherev and Ashur, the righteous king Chizkiya (son of wicked Achaz), sins of Yisrael that would cause punishments, importance of clean and calculated speech

3 sections- 7 sins that cause curses, 4 series of 7 curses (5th tomorrow), emphasis of recognizing Hashem and intending to rebel

3 sections- the blessings listed for keeping Torah, the benefit of multitudes keeping Torah, also will receive physical rewards

2 sections- mashuach milchama (lashon haKodesh, the contents of his speech), Golias/ Arpa and Shovach

2 sections- description of speech of mashuach milchama (lashon haKodesh) with details of chizzuk, Golias and Arpa, Shovach and army of Nevuchadnezzar

3 sections- additional reason for netilas yadayim- ruach ra'ah and damages it can cause, details necessary for it's removal and distinctions between washing for meal and morning, cases of doubtful washing/ beracha and how to resolve them

Unity through Torah as expressed in formation of the timeless and invaluable Shulchan Aruch

3 sections- emphasis of last Perek's attack and exile of 10 tribes (by Ashur) and threat to Yehuda too, teach students not learn from outside influences of foolishness, same son called "Emmanuel" also called "plunder, hastens, spoils, quicken" and the message

Halachos of Jew sold to gentile, final 3 mitzvos, and severity of stealing from goy

Halachos governing Jewish slave (owned by Jew) and his treatment

3 sections- discussion of KG krias haTorah and Berachos, Kings krias haTorah and blessings on Hakhel, many teachings about the negativity of flattery

Discussion of KG krias haTorah and Berachos, Kings krias haTorah and blessings on Hakhel, many teachings about the negativity of flattery

2 sections- holding privates in bathroom and the different opinions regarding netilas yadayim and asher yatzar in morning

Importance of deriving sources from Gemara.

2 armies threaten Achaz and Yehuda, Hashem sends Yeshaya to tell they will not be issue, Ashur will threaten later though

3 sections- supporting the one becoming poor, prohibitions of taking or lending with interest, importance of preempting the near-collapse