R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

2 sections- allowance to skip with Torah/Navi, ppl who can/cannot do certain tzibbur activities in shul and reasons haftara receives additional items

The mitzva of "v'ahavta l're'acha" is understood in various ways, and teaches numerous lessons

2 sections- conclusion of stories with Shammai and Hillel, importance of yir'as shamayim (with/through Torah)

2 sections- conclusion of stories with Shammai and Hillel, importance of yir'as shamayim (with/through Torah)

2 sections- Chachamim resolved and preserved Koheles and Mishlei contradictions, stories of easy nature of Hillel (and sternness of Shammai)

2 sections- Chachamim resolved and preserved Koheles and Mishlei contradictions, stories of easy nature of Hillel (and sternness of Shammai)

2 sections- sources/reasons 10 ppl for various activities, distinctions between Krias haTorah/Navi in number of verses, etc.

7 additions and 6 special blessings (conclusions)

2 sections- discussion of "melacha she'eina tzricha ligufa" regarding extinguishing flame (mach RY/RS), story with R Tanchum clarification of verses dead/living and psak about extinguishing flame for sick

2 sections- discussion of "melacha she'eina tzricha ligufa" regarding extinguishing flame (mach RY/RS), story with R Tanchum clarification of verses dead/living and psak about extinguishing flame for sick

1 section- series of "davar shebikedusha" that require 10 ppl and source for idea

Unique events of 3rd set (24 blessings...)

Our essential drive to "work" can result in serious damage if not channeled properly

2 sections- debate about gezeira of dripping into lamp on Shabbos, debate within debate "davar she'eino miskaven" (gedolim/ketanim)

2 sections- debate about gezeira of dripping into lamp on Shabbos, debate within debate "davar she'eino miskaven" (gedolim/ketanim)

2 sections- clarification of Rav's opinion (like R Yehuda), Rav Hamnuna's explanation in debate about mekabel tuma (RE/R Akiva)

2 sections- clarification of Rav's opinion (like R Yehuda), Rav Hamnuna's explanation in debate about mekabel tuma (RE/R Akiva)

2 sections- 2 explanations of debate regarding wicks twisted but not singed (RE/R Akiva), 3 cases of debate regarding nolad (R Yehuda/RS)

2 sections- 2 explanations of debate regarding wicks twisted but not singed (RE/R Akiva), 3 cases of debate regarding nolad (R Yehuda/RS)

Chazara- 11 sections

Understanding our essence is the key to being redeemed

1 section- Rava argues (holds non-kosher skins are mekabel tumas ohel) and explains Rav Yosef differently (retzu'os of tefillin) and concludes with tachash being kosher animal too

1 section- Rava argues (holds non-kosher skins are mekabel tumas ohel) and explains Rav Yosef differently (retzu'os of tefillin) and concludes with tachash being kosher animal too

3 sections- 3 similar opinions regarding flax (tzara'as/sechach), flax used for Shabbos and mekabel tumas ohel as cover and sources, non-kosher animal skins as ohel (and discussion of nature of "tachash")

3 sections- 3 similar opinions regarding flax (tzara'as/sechach), flax used for Shabbos and mekabel tumas ohel as cover and sources, non-kosher animal skins as ohel (and discussion of nature of "tachash")