R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

5 explanations to resolve the apparent contradictory "holy sinner"

2 sections- further cases (Rava) of mice bringing chametz into house/chametz in inaccessible places and psakim/doubts, debate regarding latest time one is obligated to do bedikas chametz (between chatzos of 14th and nightfall)

2 sections- further cases (Rava) of mice bringing chametz into house/chametz in inaccessible places and psakim/doubts, debate regarding latest time one is obligated to do bedikat chametz (between chatzot of 14th and nightfall)

1 section- 7 more cases (total 9) in which a doubt arises about rechecking a house that has been checked because of outside factors (mouse, movement) and the resolutions based on sources

The history and mission of Levi is a powerful lesson in serving Hashem

2 sections- storing away chametz found after bedika will prevent an issue from causing a need for recheck, 2 halachos about mice bringing chametz into checked areas and psakim if need recheck or not based on klalim of resolving doubts

2 sections- storing away chametz found after bedika will prevent an issue from causing a need for recheck, 2 halachot about mice bringing chametz into checked areas and psakim if need recheck or not based on klalim of resolving doubts

1 section- issue of concern for a weasel dripping chametz in one's already checked areas and based on idea of "ein safeik (heter) motzi m'dei vaday (issur)"

1 section- issue of concern for a weasel dripping chametz in one's already checked areas and based on idea of "ein safeik (heter) motzi m'dei vaday (issur)"

2 sections- protection afforded during travel for people doing mitzvos and Yerushalayim's intentional lackings, need to check 2 rows in wine cellar and clarification of the positions regarding which rows (BS/BH)

2 sections- protection afforded during travel for people doing mitzvot and Yerushalayim's intentional lackings, need to check 2 rows in wine cellar and clarification of the positions regarding which rows (BS/BH)

The Torah highlights the need for a separate and different count for the tribe of Levi, and in doing so teaches a historical message.

2 sections- should not use sunlight, torch for bedikas chametz and applications, rather single candle, locations that chametz did not/may have entered and therefore do not/do require checking

2 sections- should not use sunlight, torch for bedikat chametz and applications, rather single candle, locations that chametz did not/may have entered and therefore do not/do require checking

2 sections- debate and discussion about language used in beracha before bedikas chametz and general idea of blessing prior to mitzvos, source that the checking must be done with candlelight

2 sections- debate and discussion about language used in beracha before bedikat chametz and general idea of blessing prior to mitzvot, source that the checking must be done with candlelight

2 sections- one can be mevatel dough prior to becoming chametz, Rav discusses moldy food found in bread basket on Pesach with unknown status and is based on when have a safeik between following majority use vs last use

2 sections- one can be mevatel dough prior to becoming chametz, Rav discusses moldy food found in bread basket on Pesach with unknown status and is based on when have a safeik between following majority use vs last use

Chazara- 6 sections

Bamidbar Rabba (Bamidbar) 1:2- Hashem Lists the wonderful comforts that He Gave us in the desert, and yet we responded with rejection

2 sections- debate about timeframe one must study laws of Pesach prior to it and related discussion of chronology in Torah, timing and need to say a "bitul" of chametz following the bedika

2 sections- debate about timeframe one must study laws of Pesach prior to it and related discussion of chronology in Torah, timing and need to say a "bitul" of chametz following the bedika

2 sections- various laws regarding the ownership of a non-Jew in an item (bechor, challa, chametz), requirement to destroy chametz before traveling dependant on closeness and intent to return on Pesach

2 sections- various laws regarding the ownership of a non-Jew in an item (bechor, challa, chametz), requirement to destroy chametz before traveling dependant on closeness and intent to return on Pesach

Kli Yakar explains the reasoning for the prohibition of lending/borrowing with interest, and the general mindset of one who is working for parnassa.