R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

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

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

Two distinctions between Avraham and Noach that shaped their legacies

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

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

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

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

Strategy and successful conquest of city of Ay

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)