R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

1 section- 3 levels of tying/untying: chiyuv d'Orraissa, Issur d'Rabanan, and mutar lechtchilla

explanation of "first rains" in Mishna requiring fasting, we do not cry out of crops dried up bc irreversible, distinction between a" food shortage" and a "famine"

2 sections- allowance/disallowance of vinegar for toothache and rose oil for sore loins on Shabbos, tying and untying for which one is liable with examples of camel/boats knots

2 sections- allowance/disallowance of vinegar for toothache and rose oil for sore loins on Shabbat, tying and untying for which one is liable with examples of camel/boats knots

Bereishit Rabba (Vayeshev) 84:3- Yaakov was not granted allowance to relax in this world, as explained by Rabbi Akiva Eiger

3 sections- series of potential solutions to cure jaundice, when allowed/not to drink "kos shel ikarin " that causes sterility, using vinegar on Shabbos for toothache or smears for loin-pain

3 sections- series of potential solutions to cure jaundice, when allowed/not to drink "kos shel ikarin " that causes sterility, using vinegar on Shabbat for toothache or smears for loin-pain

1 section- continued discussion of solutions and cures for snake problems, various medical issues, and stopping the ziva of a woman

1 section- continued discussion of solutions and cures for snake problems, various medical issues, and stopping the ziva of a woman

if it rained on the public fast day prior to specific point the fast was negated, machloket if sunrise or mid-day

2 sections- consumption of foods that are medical vs regular food on Shabbos, series of cures for various ailments/sicknesses

2 section- consumption of foods that are medical vs regular foods on Shabbat, series of cures for various ailments/sicknesses

The midrash explains Yaakov's rebuke of Shimon and Levi, highlighting the awareness the nations of Canaan had regarding the Jews and their future mission

2 sections- distinction between applying items to wounds to prevent further swelling and to diminish the swelling (wine, vinegar), prohibition and allowance to bathe on Shabbos regarding the medicinal benefits

2 sections- distinction between applying items to wounds to prevent further swelling and to diminish the swelling (wine, vinegar), prohibition and allowance to bathe on Shabbat regarding the medicinal benefits

we do not very out for extra (just bothersome) rain, illustrated with incident of Choni "the circle drawer"

2 sections- using kilorin on Shabbos for eye ailments, general medical advice and allowance on Shabbos

2 sections- using kilorin on Shabbat for eye ailments, general medical advice and allowance on Shabbat

everyone cries out when a calamity is spreading and examples, examples for which we cry out even on Shabbat with debate

2 sections- potential prohibitions of preparing salt water and pickling foods on Shabbos, using yam hamelach for eyes and other medicine-like items on Shabbos

2 sections- potential prohibitions of preparing salt water and pickling foods on Shabbat, using yam hamelach for eyes and other medicine-like items on Shabbat

Bereishit Rabba (Vayishlach) 76:2- Yaakov was worried about potentially killing Esav, reasons for concern and merits of Esav

1 section- discussion of can used bird and fish skins for tefillin and story of Shmuel, Karna and Rav (descent form EY to Bavel with stach issues, etc.)

1 section- discussion of can used bird and fish skins for tefillin and story of Shmuel, Karna and Rav (descent form EY to Bavel with stach issues, etc.)

1 section- discussion about types of creatures/situations liable for killing and liability of removing items from life-source (kotzer)