R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

1 section- source (acc to RE) that machshirei mila override Shabbos and various sources mila itself overrides Shabbos (acc to all opinions)

1 section- source (acc to RE) that machshirei mila override Shabbat and various sources mila itself overrides Shabbat (acc to all opinions)

Debate if one can accept fasting as means to resolve sufferings (teshuva), clarification of position of TK regarding crying out for plague (how disagrees with Shimon haTimni)

Distinctions and similarities of 2x zav vs 3x zav and a quarantined metzora vs confirmed meztora

Distinctions and similarities of Shabbos and YK, nedarim from all pleasure vs food pleasure, nedarim ("alay") vs nedavos ("zo")

One who truly relies on Hashem will be prevented from many sins and their punishments

1 section- series of prep for mitzvos that do override Shabbos with sources and reasons unable to learn from simple comparison

1 section- which machshirei mitzva RE would hold do not override Shabbat and sources for the ones that do, with reasons couldn't deduce from simple "meh matzinu"

Unclear exactly how much wind blasted grain is "oven-full", digested bodies conveying tumah (through wolves)

Fulfillment of 3 of the mitzvos of Purim, distinction between Shabbos and Yomtov

BH relying on Hashem, one removes outside desires/fears with the knowledge that he will only receive what is absolutely good

2 sections- Rav argues on R Assi and distinguishes if made eiruvei chatzeiros or not regarding carrying in the mavuy, R Yochanan explains that RE only allows machshirei mitzva on Shabbos when there is a source (not just logical)

2 sections- Rav argues on R Assi and distinguishes if made eiruvei chatzeirot or not regarding carrying in the mavuy, R Yochanan explains that RE only allows machshirei mitzva on Shabbat when there is a source (not just logical)

Beit HaLevi 18 (Artscroll) highlights the the idea of Hashem's Decrees allowing for the means to "naturally" trigger an outcome

When dealing with challenges one should analyze his deeds and daven to Hashem.

2 sections- 3 opinions regarding carrying mila knife in chatzer without proper eiruv on Shabbat, discussion about carrying mila knife in mavuy without shituf

1 section- discussion regarding carrying the mila knife on Shabbat in a mavuy that had not been joined via a "shituf"

1 section- 3 opinions emerge regarding carrying the forgotten knife via roofs, etc. on Shabbat

Basis of debate if Megilla is read on first or second Adar, establishment of Purim (from days of Esther) and debate regarding if it's part of Tanach

Attempting to gain successes through prohibited means cannot be validated and will result in one's hardships just increasing.

2 sections- debate regarding prep for mila being done on Shabbos, ways the Jewish people accepted/dedicated selves to mitzvos historically impacted their future performance

2 sections- debate regarding prep for mila being done on Shabbat, ways the Jewish people accepted/dedicated selves to mitzvot historically impacted their future performance

Hashem arranged a perfect system of exile and redemption culminating with a worldwide awareness of Him.

Aggadita's about Edom (Rome) and various meimra's of R Yitzchak, opinions about differences between Adar 1 and 2

The more we strengthen our bitachon in Hashem the less efforts we need to exert to earn parnassa. The reason we don't have open miracles today (like earlier generations) is that would remove our free choice by automatically creating emuna and bitachon.