R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

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)

1 section- conclusive source that one needs to have "l'shem ba'alim" intent and source this also applies to all korbanos in general

1 section- conclusive source that one needs to have "l'shem ba'alim" intent and source this also applies to all korbanos in general

Chazara- 5 sections

1 section- debate when (according to Rabanan) need to crumble the chametz before disposing in sea and similar idea regarding destruction of avoda zara

1 section- debate when (according to Rabanan) need to crumble the chametz before disposing in sea and similar idea regarding destruction of avoda zara

1 section- R' Yehuda attempts to prove that the chametz needs to be destroyed specifically through burning and not in other ways, but Rabanan ultimately refute his proofs

1 section- attempts to show other 3 steps of avodos hadam also require intent for owner and accepted source regarding the zerika

1 section- R' Yehuda attempts to prove that the chametz needs to be destroyed specifically through burning and not in other ways, but Rabanan ultimately refute his proofs

Hashem built in a mechanism that causes persecution, but in the future this will be removed based on the change in reality.

1 section- attempts to show other 3 steps of avodos hadam also require intent for owner and accepted source regarding the zerika

1 section- sources that one should have the proper intent for the korban-type and for the owner at the time of the four steps of the blood procedures

1 section- distinction (according to Chachamim) of baking over other issurim and wood of hekdesh and related discussion

1 section- sources that one should have the proper intent for the korban type and for the owner at the time of the four steps of the blood procedures

1 section- distinction (according to Chachamim) of baking over other issurim and wood of hekdesh and related discussion

2 sections- final points in Rava's thirds contradiction and 2 more contradiction of other Amoraim within positions of Rav regarding similiarity/dissimilarity interrupting processes

Jews determine only need 2000 or 3000 troops for next battle (against city of "Ay") and ultimate fail in battle, Yehoshua davens to Hashem and He responds with the crime of Achan being the cause for the failure as he took from the spoils of Yericho, Hashem instructs the solution to this issue

2 sections- final points in Rava's thirds contradiction and 2 more contradiction of other Amoraim within positions of Rav regarding similiarity/dissimilarity interrupting processes

1 section- 2nd and 3rd contradictions of Rava with resolutions: between korbanos/gittin and korbanos/tumah transfers regarding dissimilar items being considered as impactful/barrier or not

The "evil inclination" has mixed reviews and it's finality teaches us it's place and importance during our daily struggles

1 section- 2nd and 3rd contradictions of Rava with resolutions: between korbanos/gittin and korbanos/tumah transfers regarding dissimilar items being considered as impactful/barrier or not

1 section- 3 more meimra's of R' Yehoshua ben Levi: cities that look like wall is new but actually from Yehoshua bin Nun, women also required to read Megilla, should expound the Megilla/Purim when Purim is Shabbat

3 sections- debate in Mishna which korbanos with wrong intention during shechita render it entirely invalid, "ela" implies should continue properly, first contradiction and resolution of Rava regarding "stam" status of korbanos and gittin

Instruction are given for the process of conquering Yericho including the restrictions regarding the spoils inside, it is accomplished in miraculous fashion

3 sections- debate in Mishna which korbanos with wrong intention during shechita render it entirely invalid, "ela" implies should continue properly, first contradiction and resolution of Rava regarding "stam" status of korbanos and gittin

2 sections- "zeh v'zeh gorem" regarding issurei hana'ah baked in ovens and related discussion of coals of issurei hana'ah used to bake bread

2 sections- final clarifications within Rebbi and R' Eliezer regarding "zeh v'zeh gorem", status of coals of issurei hana'ah according to Rebbi and Rabanan

1 section- various meimra's regarding qualifications of walled and large cities in halacha

Devarim Rabba (Netzavim) 8:3- different perspectives of the fool and the wise man in accomplishing in Torah study

1 section- R' Eliezer is Tanna who holds "zeh v'zeh gorem" is assur and Abayey explains Rebbi within this understanding

Jews bring the korban Pesach on 14th of Nissan and begin eating the new grains of Eretz Yisrael on 16th, Malach Michael meets Yehoshua to support him in conquest of the heavily fortified city of Yericho

3 Q's on the beginning of the mikra bikurim...

Kings in East and west of Eretz Canaan became fearful of the Jews after the events of crossing the Jordan, and Jews perform national bris mila (for second time, after first in Mitzrayim) in Gilgal

1 section- attempt to find the author of the Beraitta who holds that "zeh v'zeh gorem" is assur and need to break the new oven that was initially fired up with issurei hana'ah (arla, kilayim)

After the Jews cross over the Jordan and the 2 sets of stones are dealt with, the Kohanim step back into the eastern side and levitate over the water to enter the land.

End of 3 days and the miraculous events of area between poles of Aron containing all the people and the Jordan waters cease allowing people to cross into Eretz Yisrael proper (but Kohanim remain on the east side in the riverbank)