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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Shabbos 127b Recap- Hachnassas Orchim and Judging Favorably, Reasons Can Move Items (A/Y) 05.02.2025 4:26

2 sections- greatness of the mitzva of hachnassas orchim and 3 stories illustrating length of judging another person favorably, chiddushim/reasons the items in our Mishna are allowed to be moved on Shabbos (teruma, dema'i) and are not muktzeh

Shabbat 127b- Greatness of Hachnassat Orchim and Judging Favorably, Reasons Items are Movable (A/Y) 05.02.2025 56:14

2 sections- greatness of the mitzva of hachnassat orchim and 3 stories illustrating length of judging another person favorably, chiddushim/reasons the items in our Mishna are allowed to be moved on Shabbat (teruma, dema'i) and are not muktzeh

Megilla 2b², 3a¹- Sources for 14th vs 15th, History for Walled, End Letters and Targumim 04.02.2025 31:31

sources for exclusive distinction in dates of Purim of unwalled and wallet cities, debate if walled is defined from days of Yehoshua or Shushan with sources, inclusion in walled cities, establishment of "menatzpech" letter's at end of words, establishment of Targumim of Torah and Nevi'im

Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 10- Cursed if Rely on People 04.02.2025 6:39

One who places his reliance on people receives a curse from the Navi Yirmiya, with illustrations of Mordechai and Esther who promoted the Jews reliance on Hashem (and not on them).

Shabbos 127a Recap- Conditions to Move Grain Boxes on Shabbos (A/Y) 04.02.2025 4:06

1 section- mach in explaining the conditions of the Mishna (4 or 5 kupos, not "otzar") and related clarifications to permit/prohibit the movement of these grains

Shabbat 127a- Conditions to Move Grain Boxes on Shabbat (A/Y) 04.02.2025 51:59

1 section- mach in explaining the conditions of the Mishna (4 or 5 kupot, not "otzar") and related clarifications to permit/prohibit the movement of these grains

Taanit 22a- People Who Were "B'nai Olam HaBa'ah" (KH) 04.02.2025 24:38

Story with R Beroka and Eliyahu where particular individuals in the market were identified as "b'nai olam haba'ah"

Megilla 2a, 2b¹- Dates Megilla Can be Read, Hints for Leniency, Application Today 03.02.2025 28:49

5 potential dates on which the Megilla can be read, hints in the pesukim for this leniency for the villagers (extra dates), opinions if this leniency applies today (with potent for error with Pesach)

Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 9b- Examples of Bitachon in "Heart" vs "Lips" 03.02.2025 5:58

Examples and stories of reliance on Hashem in one's "heart", and the importance to strengthen this through also being on one's "lips".

Shabbos 126b² Recap- Prep for Items and Coverings, Moving Produce on Shabbat (A/Y) 03.02.2025 3:51

2 sections- which coverings are allowed to be moved on Shabbos, moving produce as relates to "tircha yeseira" and muktzeh

Shabbat 126b- Prep for Items and Coverings, Moving Produce on Shabbat (A/Y) 03.02.2025 51:49

3 sections- conclusion of discussion regarding what prep is necessary to move items on Shabbat (muktzeh, appears like "boneh"), which coverings are allowed to be moved on Shabbat, moving produce as relates to "tircha yeteira" and muktzeh

L&L 64- Balance of Knowing Self-Worth and Humility 02.02.2025 32:18

Gemara Taanit 21b- conversation between R Nachman b Yitzchak and R Nachman bR Chisda highlights the appropriate perspective regarding knowing ones worth while remaining humble.

Shabbos 125b², 126b¹ Recap- Degree of Prep for Vines, Shutters, Door Bolts (A/Y) 02.02.2025 5:35

1 section- debates in various cases regarding prep necessary from before Shabbos to avoid issues of use on Shabbos for vines, shutters, bolts, etc. and psak

Shabbat 126a- Prep for Shutters, Door Bolts, etc. for Use on Shabbat (A/Y) 02.02.2025 53:11

1 section- debates in various cases regarding prep necessary from before Shabbat to avoid issues of use on Shabbat for shutters, bolts, etc. and psak

Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 9a- Mere Words are Not Real Bitachon 30.01.2025 6:09

It is not enough to affirm out reliance on Hashem, but rather to develop it in a real way. This potential lacking becomes evident in times of challenge.

Shabbos 125b¹ Recap- Muktzeh Becomes Part of Kli (A/Y) 30.01.2025 6:15

1 section- cases and ways muktzeh item can become part of the vessel (from before Shabbos) and allow moving/using on Shabbos

Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 8- T/F Cannot Rely on Hishtadlus 29.01.2025 2:52

Based on previous teachings, one cannot rely on his own efforts as he doesn't even know if it will yield benefit or not.

Shabbos 125a Recap- Moving Pieces of Mats, Garments, and Ovens on Shabbos (A/Y) 29.01.2025 3:00

1 section- moving shredded reeds (from mats), remnants of talis, and pieces of old oven (mach RM/RY)

Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 7d- Yosef Mokir Shabbos and R Yisrael Salanter 28.01.2025 4:14

Further illustrations of the idea that extra hishtadlus can have adverse results and importance to perform medical directive as a mitzva.

Shabbos 124b² Recap- Moving Shivrei Keilim on Shabbos (A/Y) 28.01.2025 4:33

1 section- debate regarding moving pieces of broken vessels (with some remaining function) on Shabbos and related halachos

Shabbat 124b²- Moving Shivrei Keilim on Shabbat (A/Y) 28.01.2025 57:04

1 section- debate regarding moving broken vessels (with some remaining function) on Shabbat and related halachot

Taanit 21b, 22a- Abba Umana's Special Deeds (KH) 28.01.2025 29:35

Abba the Bloodletter received "shalom" every day, while Abayey only erev Shabbat, and Rava erev YK, and Gemara relates the special things he did

Beis HaLevi on Bitachon 7c- The Balance of Medicine 27.01.2025 6:26

It is necessary for us to go to doctors and utilize medicine, but we need to realize that Hashem is the One who Heals us, and rely on Him.

Shabbos 124a², 124b¹ Recap- Rabba/Rava Muktzeh and YT Etu Shabbos (A/Y) 27.01.2025 5:36

1 section- continued discussion of machlokes Rabba (Abayey)/Rava regarding muktzeh status and use of various keilim (l'heter/l'issur) within TK/RN and related discussion about decreeing Rabbinic restriction on YT based on Shabbos

Shabbat 124a², 124b¹- Debate Rabba/Rava Muktzeh and Decree "YT Etu Shabbat" (A/Y) 27.01.2025 58:37

1 section- continued discussion of machloket Rabba (Abayey)/Rava regarding muktzeh status and use of various keilim (l'heter/l'issur) within TK/RN and related discussion about decreeing Rabbinic restriction on YT based on Shabbat