R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

The incidences involving Yosef and his brother, Pharaoh and the Jews, and Shlomo with the Angel of Death highlight the idea that extra efforts can result in the opposite of the intended outcome.

Gemara Taanit 21b- various explanation of story of Rav/R Huna's neighborhoods being spared from imminent damage in merit of a person who did kindness (lent shovel for burial, heated oven for others to use)

2 sections- debate R Elazar/Rabba if Mishnayos/Beraissa were taughtet before/after heter keilim ("l'tzorech gufo"), debate Rabba/Rava how to explain mach TK/RN in "l'tzorech"/"shelo l'tzorech"

2 sections- debate R Elazar/Rabba if Mishnayot/Beraitta were taughtet before/after heter keilim ("l'tzorech gufo"), debate Rabba/Rava how to explain mach TK/RN in "l'tzorech"/"shelo l'tzorech"

Not only will extra, inappropriately-intended hishtadlus not yield positive results, but it can also cause detriment.

2 sections- halachos of stick used for checking olives and examples of muktzeh machmas chisaron kis, debate regarding stages in development of muktzeh enactments (after Nechemia)

2 sections- halachot of stick used for checking olives and examples of muktzeh machmat chisaron kis, debate regarding stages in development of muktzeh enactments (after Nechemia)

Various stories highlighting the potential concern for calamities that could spread and then eed to anticipate with fasting, etc.

1 section- permissible to move the detached doors of vessels on Shabbat

We are not on the level of the generation of the midbar, but can nonetheless learn "reliance" on Hashem from them. Additionally benefit is a society devoid of jealousy. Illustration with story of Brisket Rav.

1 section- discussion about lifting permitted item (foods) and also moving muktzeh (straw), determination of kli regarding needle for Shabbos and tumah, straightening limbs of baby after birth as issue of "tikkun"

1 section- discussion about lifting permitted item (foods) and also moving muktzeh (straw), determination of kli regarding needle for Shabbat and tumah, straightening limbs of baby after birth as issue of "tikkun"

2 approaches to the method Hashem employed with the ten unique affliction He brought on the Egyptians

The story of the manna in the midbar teaches us the lesson of Hashem providing our needs, and our excess hishtadlus is unimportant.

2 sections- distinction between land (and attached to it) and vessels regarding the melachos of boneh/soter, discussion regarding the type of hammer the Mishna allows one to use to crack nuts (ideas of kli shemelachto l'issur, muktzeh machmas chisaron kis)

2 sections- distinction between land (and attached to it) and vessels regarding the melachot of boneh/soter, discussion regarding the type of hammer the Mishna allows one to use to crack nuts (ideas of kli shemelachto l'issur, muktzeh machmat chisaron kis)

Elaboration regarding the proportions to be defined as plague to fast and cry out, RNbRC and RNbY related conversations

The stories of Yosef, Moshe, Dovid, and the future times of Mashiach further highlight the idea that all oppressors are mere sticks in the Hands of Hashem.

1 section-it is permitted to move the doors of vessels that have become detached

Even those who thought of themselves or of others as powerful were indeed just sticks in the Hands of Hashem, examples: Ashur, Achashveirosh

1 section- allowed/not to benefit from goy's work on Shabbos, depends if intended for Jew/did not and if "makiro"

Anything that happens to a person is a message from Hashem, and therefore no one can harm or benefit us without his command. It is this foolish to try to appease an oppressor, as he is but the "stick" in Hashem's Hands.

In strengthening out Emuna we will naturally improve our Bitachon on Hashem. Additionally, an increased focus on Hashem will yield a greater protection from Him.

1 section- allowance/lack therofe to kill lethal creatures on Shabbos (chasing after him/not) and psakim taught by R Abba b Kahana (moving large items, wine w 1 seal)

The unique nature of the Egyptian exile reveals an element of Hashem's Plan for his beloved People.