R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

Parshat Matot- Unholy Breakaway? 09.07.2026 41:34 ↓

When considering if a breakaway is appropriate or not, one could look at the story of b'nei Reuven v'Gad for a historical lesson.

L&L 128- Use Gifts Properly 05.07.2026 34:57 ↓

Bamidbar Rabba (Matot) 22:7,8- within the storyline of b'nei Reuven v'Gad there is an issue of perspective about money, and a great lesson in usage of our "gifts".

Parshat Pinchas- What is "Shalom"? 02.07.2026 37:20 ↓

While the word is used in association with the gentle Aharon, it is also used with the "aggressive" Pinchas. What is it's true definition and reality?

L&L 127- Importance of Shalom 28.06.2026 31:08 ↓

Bamidbar Rabba (Pinchas) 21:1- like his grandfather Aharon, albeit with a different approach, Pinchas promoted peace.

Parshiyot Chukat Balak- Similarity Between Moshe and Bilam 25.06.2026 31:25 ↓

Based on Rambam it is difficult to understand how a wicked person like Bilam could receive prophecy, let alone akin to that of Moshe Rabbeinu. Kli Yakar explains a wonderful approach to clarify this, but we do leave off with a remaining question.

Parshas Korach- A Coalition of Contradiction 23.06.2026 34:22 ↓

The Torah's warning to not follow in the destructive ways of Korach and his assembly is a practical lesson in productive and destructive behaviors, and the approach to appropriate and inappropriate conflicts.

L&L 126- Miracle of Arnon Valley 21.06.2026 32:58 ↓

Bamidbar Rabba (Chukat) 19:25- a hidden storyline about a great miracle akin to kriat yam suf, that occured in year 40 of the sojourn.

Parshat Korach- Unclear Reasonings for Rebellion 18.06.2026 23:16 ↓

The basis for the upheaval of Korach and his assembly is quite unclear, and this is further complicated with Chazal's definition as an argument of "Korach and his assembly".

L&L 125- Machloket of Korach 14.06.2026 27:15 ↓

Bamidbar Rabba (Korach) 18:4- Korach incited a rebellion against Moshe, resulting in total destruction.

Parshat Shelach- Back to Egypt or on to Eretz Yisrael? 11.06.2026 35:31 ↓

The changing perspectives of the Jews in the desert requires some explanation.

Parshas Beha'alosecha- Serve Him for Him 08.06.2026 30:23 ↓

The message to Aharon regarding the menorah and the inauguration of the nesi'im highlights the proper intent in serving Hashem.

L&L 124- Serving Him for His Honor 07.06.2026 32:52 ↓

Midrash Tanchuma, Parshat Beha'alotecha Siman 5- The service given to Aharon highlights a second step in the proper intent necessary in Hashem's service, following the event of the korbanot of the nesi'im.

Parshat Beha'alotecha- Story and Lessons of Pesach Sheni 04.06.2026 41:36 ↓

The Torah teaches a story that gave way to a mitzva, and highlights it's importance as well.

Parshas Beha'alosecha- Story of Pesach Sheini 02.06.2026 35:20 ↓

Backstory for the unique law of pesach sheini

L&L 123- Shotrim Became Zekeinim 31.05.2026 28:30 ↓

Bamidbar Rabba (Baha'alotecha) 15:20- the mark of leadership is the acceptance of suffering on behalf of the people

Parshat Nasso- Sotah: Rebuke and Raise Up 28.05.2026 37:32 ↓

The sotah is rewarded if she is indeed innocent from infidelity, and this theme is repeated elsewhere. The question is why reward the sinner for their suffering?

Parshas Nasso- Benefits of the Sotah? 26.05.2026 37:37 ↓

Various explanations clarifying the reason a sotah would receive a blessing upon being proven innocent.

L&L 122- Publicizing the Sin 24.05.2026 30:40 ↓

Bamidbar Rabba (Nasso) 9:1- Hashem will publicize the sins of those who think that He does not know.

Parshat Nasso- The Juxtaposition of Nazir and Sotah 21.05.2026 31:15 ↓

Lessons derived from the fact that the Torah arranges the sections of Nazir and Sotah next to each other.

L&L 121- Healed at Sinai 17.05.2026 21:31 ↓

Bamidbar Rabba (Nasso) 7:1, Vayikra Rabba (Metzora) 18:4- parallel of the sending out of the impure from the camp and the healing that occured at Mt Sinai

Parshat Bamidbar- What Torah Is Not... 14.05.2026 29:34 ↓

A history book, a book of mitzvot... not exactly.

Parshas Behar- Verbal Abuse 12.05.2026 32:07 ↓

The prohibition of ona'as devarim and the related laws

Yamim Noraim- Kol Nidrei 11.05.2026 4:58 ↓

Rabbi Janowski Shlita

Yamim Noraim Mussaf- Heeninee and Mussaf 10.05.2026 6:02 ↓

Rabbi Janowski Shlita

L&L 120- Verbal Abuse and Response 10.05.2026 34:48 ↓

Chinuch Mitzva 338, Gemara Shabbat 88b- the terrible sin of "ona'at devarim" and the ways to react to being insulted