R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

It is when a person begins to "forget" Hashem that he subsequently has fears from what creatures in this world could do against him. If he was fully boteyach on Hashem, he would understand no one could do anything against him without Hashem's involvement.

1 sections- covering fire (prevent catching on beam), excrement (so kids don't get dirtied in play), and scorpion (so not damaged)

2 sections- distinctions between a non-Jew putting out a fire (of a Jew) and a Jewish child doing so, covering fire (prevent catching on beam), excrement (so kids don't get dirtied in play), and scorpion (so not damaged)

There is an alternative way to interpret the verse "pachad pachad'ti vaye'esayaini": Hashem causes us to fear so we rely on Him, thereby receiving the good He has in store.

1 section- clarification of opinion of Rabanan/R Yose in regards to gram kibuy and mechikat haShem based on debate about tevila on time being mitzva/not

Sufferings and Miracles of Nochum IGZ

The Torah teaches that those fearful of war were discredited from going to battle because that would remove their might and subsequent success

2 sections- clarification of position of Rabanan regarding gram kibuy and reason need bandage for mikvah when have Name on his flesh (vs R Yose), distinction between stopping (or encouraging) a non-Jew from putting out a fire (for Jew) and a Jewish child doing so

Illustrations of the concept of fear leading to downfall in Yirmiya, Yehuda bar Nassan, Yaakov Avinu

Gemara Nedarim 32a- it would appear that the shevatim were indeed Tzaddikim at the end of the story. If so, why was the exile to Egypt necessary? What tikkun was to be accomplished? See Gemara for 3 reasons, but still require explanation.

1 section- debate regarding causation to extinguish a fire and related points of opening doors to flame and erasing Name Hashem

1 section- debate regarding causation to extinguish a fire and related points of opening doors to flame and erasing Name Hashem

1 section- distinctions in the laws of saving food vs clothing from a fire on Shabbos, and requesting help from others

1 section- distinctions in saving food vs clothing and allowable assistance from others

A lesson in the divergent decisions of Ilfa and R Yochanan regarding Torah study and business pursuits.

One who is overly fearful and doesn't rely on Hashem will be punished with the very thing he fears. In contrast, one who is boteyach will be protected from already existent issues.

1 section- series of Aggadita's discussing power of "Yehey Shmey Rabba"/"Amen" and many reasons for destruction of Yerushalayim

1 section- series of Aggadita's discussing power of "Yehey Shmey Rabba"/"Amen" and many reasons for destruction of Yerushalayim

Yehuda was not "cursed" like the first three brothers, and his life's stories explain the reason why.

It is not optional, or merely helpful to have reliance on Hashem. it is an actual obligation.

1 section- series of stories and teachings how to honor Shabbos with foods, and the resulting rewards for doing so

1 section- series of stories and teachings of how to honor and enjoy Shabbat with foods and meals, and rewards for doing so

Examples of the great character and middot of Rav Adda bar Ahava and Rav Huna

A person needs to realize that if his hishtadlus begins to diminish his tefilla/Torah study, he may be erring in regards to his calculations.

3 sections- rewards associated with keeping/had we kept Shabbos properly, series of people R Yose wished to be included amongst and due to good deeds/character Chachamim thought they deserved rewards, ways Chachamim personally prepared for Shabbos