Yitzchak Shifman

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

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Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.

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Chofetz Chaim Pesicha 2- Basic Rules of LH and Breakdown of Pesicha 05.03.2025 9:16

Basic rules applicable to lashon hara, terminology used later in pesicha and general breakdown

Shabbos 136a, 136b¹ Recap- "Neifel" in Various Areas of Halacha (A/Y) 05.03.2025 5:18

1 section- debate (alive/not) and discussions of "nefel" in the laws of tum'as neveila, early slaughtering, mourning, and exempting from yibum/chalitza

Shabbat 136a, 136b¹- "Nefel" Status and Applications in Various Halachot (A/Y) 05.03.2025 1:12:42

1 section- debate (alive/not) and discussions of "nefel" in the laws of tum'at neveila, early slaughtering, mourning, and exempting from yibum/chalitza

Taanit 23b- Finale of Story of Abba Chilkiya (KH) 05.03.2025 28:53

Final explanations of the otherwise strange behaviors and happenings of Abba Chilkiya

Megilla 15a- Aggadita's abt Prophets, Ppl's Nature's and Dealing w the Decree 04.03.2025 25:07

Identifying nature of others via relatives in pesukim, beautiful women in Torah, Mordechai and Esther arrange response to the decree of Haman to destroy Jews, various aggadita's of R Elazar amar R Chanina

Megilla 14b- Final 2 Neviyos, Descendants of Yehoshua and Rachav 04.03.2025 14:15

Sources for propthesseses Chulda and Esther etc., descendants of the union between Yehoshua and Rachav

Chofetz Chaim Pesicha 1- Hashem's Love for Us and Distance from LH 04.03.2025 8:23

Due to Hashem's great love for the Jews, He wants us to stay away from negative behaviors, and especially lashon hara that is associated with many negative sins and outcomes.

Shabbos 135b Recap- Tum'as Leyda and Mila D8, Mila of Safeik Neifel on Shabbos (A/Y) 04.03.2025 5:48

2 sections- R Assi teaches that mila on day eight is contingent on mothers tumas leyda and this is supported by amoraic/tannaic debates, can do mila on Shabbos for safeik full term based on "memah nefshach" (R Adda b Ahava)

Shabbat 135b²- Leyda and Mila, Mila of Safeik Nefel on Shabbat (A/Y) 04.03.2025 1:09:48

2 sections- psak of R Assi is a debate in Tannaim abt types of slaves needing mila on day 1 vs 8, can do mila on Shabbat based on "memah nefshach" even if don't know it's full term

Taanit 23a, 23b- Abba Chilkiya, Grandson of Choni (KH) 04.03.2025 28:01

Story of the son of the son of Choni, who possessed similar ability to pray for rain, and his strange behaviors (with clarifications)

Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 7- Some May Misuse Sefer, But Still Worthwhile to Write 03.03.2025 11:37

Although some people may misuse and abuse the contents of the sefer, still beneficial and worthwhile to have been written for those who will use properly.

Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 6- Read Sefer Carefully, It's Letter of the Law 02.03.2025 6:53

The laws written in this sefer are not stringencies and should be read with care, and with this will help to combat the yetzer hara for lashon hara

Shabbat 135b¹- Mila on 8th Day Contingent on Tum'at Leyda (A/Y) 02.03.2025 30:22

1 section- R' Assi teaches that mila is done on the 8th day if the mother experiences the tumah of yoledet, but otherwise the mila could be done earlier

Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 5- Description of Layout of Sefer 28.02.2025 8:05

The sefer relies on primary sources, is divided into sections, and split between conclusive laws and the extended discussions of the basis for them.

Shabbos 135a² Recap- RSbE's Position is Unclear and 3rd Opinion Within Debate (A/Y) 28.02.2025 4:10

1 section- psak regarding the explanations of the machlokes BS/BH, unclear if RSbE holds certainly arla kevusha (and overrides Shabbos) or safeik, 3rd opinion within machlokes BS/BH (R Eliezer HaKappar)

Shabbat 135a²- Unclear Position of RSbE and Third Opinion of Debate (A/Y) 28.02.2025 51:28

1 section- psak regarding the explanations of the machloket BS/BH, unclear if RSbE holds certainly arla kevusha (and overrides Shabbat) or safeik, 3rd opinion within machloket BS/BH (R Eliezer HaKappar)

Taanit 23a- Choni Slept 70 Yrs and Unfortunate Ending (KH) 28.02.2025 27:30

Choni was shown the reality of sleeping for seventy years and the story highlights the importance of friends

Megilla 14a- 48 Nevi'im and 7 Nevi'os, No Hallel on Purim 27.02.2025 30:28

Only addition of the 55 Prophets was Megilla, reason we don't say Hallel on Purim, sources for 5/7 Nevi'os

Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 4- Reasons Lashon Hara has Become Rampant 27.02.2025 8:23

This sin has become so rampant for various reasons: ppl don't know the laws, validate it's not an issue with these words/about person they are speaking, and these laws haven't been complied in one place clearly

Shabbos 134b², 135a¹ Recap- Psak Washing Baby and Wounds on Shabbos, Cases No Mila on Shabbos (A/Y) 27.02.2025 6:19

2 sections- psakim regarding the issue of washing baby of mila and general wounds, 4 exclusions of "orlaso" not allowed to be circumcised on Shabbos and related debate TK/RSbE within BS/BH (nolad mahul, ger mahul) about "hatafas dam brit"

Shabbat 134b², 135a¹- Psak Washing Baby/Wounds on Shabbat, Cases No Mila on Shabbat (A/Y) 27.02.2025 57:21

2 sections- psakim regarding the issue of washing baby of mila and general wounds, 4 exclusions of "orlato" not allowed to be circumcised on Shabbat and related debate TK/RSbE within BS/BH (nolad mahul, ger mahul) about "hatafat dam brit"

Parshat Teruma- When was Commandment to Build Mishkan? 27.02.2025 41:47

Framework of debate between Rashi (related to Eigel)/Ramban (ma'amad Har Sinai) regarding when Jews were commanded to build the Mishkan, and the ordering of the Parshiyot- see Terumah: The Mishkan - Before or After Chet HaEgel? By: Rabbi Menachem Leibtag on outorah.org

Megilla 13b- Genetic Modesty, Bigsan and Seresh, Haman Elevated and Decrees Destruction 26.02.2025 23:48

Genetic modesty of Rachel, Sha'ul, and Esther, Bigsan and Seresh plot is revealed by Mordechai, Haman is elevated and decrees in agreement with Achashveirosh to destroy Jews

Megilla 13a²- Esther's Name vs Description and Brought to Palace 26.02.2025 12:48

Various explanations regarding her actual name vs a description, being brought to the palace and not revealing her background

Chofetz Chaim Hakdama 3- Why Lashon Hara is So Severe 26.02.2025 11:17

3 reasons that the Torah is so strict regarding this sin: causes all forms of punishments to be brought to the world, ruins future words of kedusha, ease of sin and repetition causes immeasurable damage