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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Yitzchak Shifman

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Bechoros 3a- Chabura: Partnership of 1/1000 vs Specific Limb 23.10.2025 16:45

Distinction in the two types of partnerships exempting animal from bechora and a difficulty in the reasoning of the Shach

Zevachim 5b²- Third Conversation Within RL and RE (D/Y) 23.10.2025 26:30

1 section- third and final discussion analyzing conversation of Reish Lakish and RE about ownership/atonement of korban inherited to children being effective for deceased or inheritors

Parshat Noach- Legacies and Impacts 23.10.2025 41:02

Two distinctions between Avraham and Noach that shaped their legacies

Zevachim 5- Conversation of RL and RE and Analysis (D/Y) 22.10.2025 50:43

1 section- conversation between Reish Lakish and R' Elazar about asham and analyzed in 2 (of 3) further conversation

Pesachim 29b²- Mixtures of Chametz During and After Pesach (A/Y) 22.10.2025 44:33

1 section- 3 opinions regarding mixtures of chametz that occured on and after ("she'avar alav") Pesach with resulting halacha (bitul/not)

Pesachim 29a², 29b¹- Rav Acha bar Yaakov's Retraction (A/Y) 21.10.2025 33:20

1 section- based on Rav Acha bar Yaakov's explanation of debate in Beraitta (brought along with 4 others) it is clear he retracted from his understanding of R' Yehuda's distinction between Jew and non-Jews/hekdesh chametz

Pesachim 29a², 29b¹ Recap- Rav Acha bar Yaakov Retracted (A/Y) 21.10.2025 7:03

1 section- based on Rav Acha bar Yaakov's explanation of debate in Beraissa (brought along with 4 others) it is clear he retracted from his understanding of R' Yehuda's distinction between Jew and non-Jews/hekdesh chametz

Sefer Yehoshua 8:1-29 20.10.2025 27:35

Strategy and successful conquest of city of Ay

L&L 94- Just Appreciate the Good 19.10.2025 37:47

The story of Adam's creation teaches the importance of "hakarat hatov" and the our natural inclination to do otherwise

Zevachim 4- Sources for Intent of Korban-Type and Ownership (D/Y) 12.10.2025 46:37

1 section- sources in pesukim/derashos that teach the importance of proper intention for sake of korban-type ("shinuy kodesh") and owner ("shinuy ba'alim") during the four steps of blood processes

Zevachim 3- Contradictions of Rava and 2 More (D/Y) 10.10.2025 47:38

2 sections- final stira's of Rava and 2 more contradictions

Zevachim 2- Wrong Intent During Slaughter and "Stam" Intent (D/Y) 10.10.2025 29:49

2 sections- 4 opinions regarding korbanos slaughtered with wrong intent and implication of wording, first (of 3) wonderful contradictions of Rava and resolution

L&L 93- New Leadership, Ancient Tradition 05.10.2025 39:10

Devarim Rabba (V'Zot Haberacha) 11:1- debate regarding proceedings following a Chazzan who erred in the amida, and related lesson in new leadership following the traditions of their predecessors

Zevachim 5b²- Second Conversation About RL and RE (D/Y) 03.10.2025 40:36

1 section- Rav Huna/Rav Nachman challenged RL in that asham is brought after death of owner and t/f logic should allow its continuum after slaughter "shelo lishma" like ola, and Rav Sheishes attempted to refute (and support RL)

Zevachim 5b² Recap- Second Conversation About RL and RE (D/Y) 03.10.2025 3:21

Zevachim 5a², 5b¹ Recap- First Discussion About Story of RL and RE (D/Y) 30.09.2025 4:58

1 section- Abayey attempts to resolve the apparent challenge to the resolution of RL (based on his own line of questioning) and Rava eventually clarifies the matter of asham not achieving fulfillment for owner (when wrong intention at shechita)

Zevachim 5a², 5b¹- First Discussion on Story of RL and RE (D/Y) 30.09.2025 36:46

Sefer Yehoshua 7:16-26 29.09.2025 14:30

Yehoshua catches Achan and his crime is revealed, leading to his punishment and the rectification of the issue.

Zevachim 5a¹ Recap- Story of RL Analyzing Mishna (D/Y) 29.09.2025 3:03

1 section- conversation between Reish Lakish and R' Eliezer regarding the halachic dichotomy of our Mishna that the wrong intention allows for the korban's continuum, but renders the owners responsibility unfulfilled

Zevachim 5a¹- Story of RL Analyzing Mishna (D/Y) 29.09.2025 28:11

Pesachim 28b², 29a¹- Debate in Authorship of Mishna (A/Y) 29.09.2025 51:41

1 section- final clarification in machloket Tannaim (RY and RS) and debate in Amoraim (RAbY and Rava) who is the author of the Mishna

Pesachim 28b², 29a¹ Recap- Debate in Authorship of Mishna (A/Y) 29.09.2025 6:29

1 section- final clarification in machloket Tannaim (RY and RS) and debate in Amoraim (RAbY and Rava) who is the author of the Mishna (and related debate in understanding the position of RY)

L&L 92- Bring the Babies Too 28.09.2025 32:47

Gemara Chagiga 3a- the derasha of R' Elazar ben Azarya was dear to R' Yehoshua, as it reverberated personally for him.

Pesachim 28b¹ Recap- Chametz Prohibition Before and After Pesach (A/Y) 28.09.2025 5:38

1 section- debate and basis for the prohibition/lack thereof of chametz eating/benefiting prior to, during, and following Pesach (R' Yehuda, R' Shimon, R' Yose HaGlili)

Pesachim 28b¹- Chametz Prohibition Before and After Pesach (A/Y) 28.09.2025 47:56

1 section- debate and basis for the prohibition/lack thereof of chametz eating/benefiting prior to, during, and following Pesach (R' Yehuda, R' Shimon, R' Yose HaGlili)