R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

The story of akeida triggered the passing of Sarah Imenu, but the specifics require explanation.

1 section- kashering and ability to use various types of vessels on Pesach including knives and earthenware and distinctions if used prior in hot or cold

1 section- distinctions for Pesach use in Kashering vessels used previously with just cold or with heat

A seemingly innocent pact formed between Avimelech and Avraham had severe repercussions.

1 section- discussion about ability/how to kasher various items for Pesach including knives, wooden spoons, and lead-coater earthenware vessels

Bereishit Rabba (Chayei Sarah) 58:5- the trigger for Sarah's passing, the minimal crying, and the content of the eulogy said by Avraham about Sarah

1 section- 6 teachings of Rava regarding wrong intent and the korban ola

1 section- series of 6 laws/teachings of Rava regarding wrong intentions and the korban ola

The differing behaviors of Avraham in the stories with Pharaoh and Avimelech highlights when to respond to accusations and when to remain silent.

1 section- debate if intent for the correct korban but of the wrong person is an issue of shinuy kodesh or not

1 section- machlokes if intent during slaughter for correct korban type, but for another person's korban is deemed shinuy kodesh or not

1 section- debate about keeping earthenware chametz vessels for after Pesachim and related discussion about ability to kasher ovens/vessels

1 section- conclusive distinction in material types and differing items if able to be kashered

2 sections- psakim regarding vessels of chametz and ovens used with animal fat

story about "dream" of REbP, and situations of rain shortages with other Rabbi's

Gemara Berachot 10a/Bereishit Rabba (Lech Licha) 44:9- story of Chizkiyahu and Yeshayahu (in contrast to Avraham v'David) teaches perspective if it's better to fulfill mitzva of p'ru u'rivu and have wicked kids or avoid reproducing altogether.

1 section- discussion if Ola covers one for the bitul mitzvos aseh following the designation as well and 2 proofs (but rejected)

1 section- second proof if can receive atonement for after hafrasha from chata'os of Shavouos according to R' Shimon, but ultimately inconclusive

The introduction of Avraham Avinu seems to focus more on his idol worshipping family than his own personal greatness...

1 section- first proof if Ola covers the aseh's that were desecrated after the designation of the korban with rejection

Rambam Hilchot Avoda Zara 1:3- the lifetime and successful outreach of Avraham Avinu in spreading Hashem's Name throughout the world

2 sections- conclusion of 3rd sub conversation and discussion if owner achieves kapara when wrong intent during slaughter

2 sections- third (and final) sub conversation within RL and RE regarding the inherited korban's ownership (and kapara-ability) for deceased or inheritors, discussion if the korban slaughtered with wrong intent achieves kapara for owner

1 section- 3 opinions regarding the mixtures of chametz on and after Pesach, both b'mino and b'she'eino mino and conclusive psak of Rava

1 section- Rava concludes regarding the halacha of mixtures of chametz on and after Pesach