R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

Devarim Rabba (Re'eh) 4:5- while listening to people may or may not cause success, listening to Hashem will always help.

Chazara- 1 section

Moshe tells the Jews that he couldn't judge them alone and references the idea of them being like the "stars".

1 section- Abayey and Rav Papa offer potential (and accepted) sources for issur hana'ah of chametz b'Pesach/shor haniskal according to R' Yehoshua ben Levi

1 section- Abayey and Rav Papa offer potential (and accepted) sources for issur hana'ah of chametz b'Pesach/shor haniskal according to R' Yehoshua ben Levi

1 section- refutation of first attempted source for R Yehoshua ben Levi that chametz and shor haniskal are assur b'hana'ah and second attempt with refutation

1 section- refutation of first attempted source for R Yehoshua ben Levi that chametz and shor haniskal are assur b'hana'ah and second attempt with refutation

Devarim Rabba (Devarim) 1:8- Moshe did not want to rebuke the Jewish people...

1 section- one of the Rabbi's explains that R' Yehoshua ben Levi couldn't rely on the earlier sources of Chizkiya/R' Avahu for issur hana'ah of these 2 items, and clarifies an alternative source

1 section- one of the Rabbi's explains that R' Yehoshua ben Levi couldn't rely on the earlier sources of Chizkiya/R' Avahu for issur hana'ah of these 2 items, and clarifies an alternative source

1 section- both opinions agree in a general sense as seen through the course of the sugya, and the practical debate between them is specifically limited to the case of "chullin shenishchitu b'azara" within the position of R' Yehuda (above regarding neveilah/tereifa)

1 section- both opinions agree in a general sense as seen through the course of the sugya, and the practical debate between them is specifically limited to the case of "chullin shenishchitu b'azara" within the position of R' Yehuda (above regarding neveilah/tereifa)

1 section- attempt to show R' Avahu is really based on machlokes Tannaim and refutation (cheilev and gid of neveilah)

1 section- attempt to show R' Avahu is really based on machloket Tannaim and refutation (cheilev and gid of neveilah)

The war of Midian highlights a debate between the people and Moshe, and a most important trait in leadership.

1 section- 5 more proofs within debate Chizkiya/R' Avahu about issur achila including hana'ah (4 Q's on RA, 1 on both)

1 section- 5 more proofs within debate Chizkiya/R' Avahu about issur achila including hana'ah (4 Q's on RA, 1 on both)

1 section- 6 more proofs within debate Rav Huna/Rav Yehuda in word "ohr" with 2 accepted (against RH)

1 section- 3 more challenges (ever min ha'chai, shor haniskal, arla) to positions of R' Avahu and Chizkiya in debate if issur achila includes hana'ah

1 section- 3 more challenges (ever min ha'chai, shor haniskal, arla) to positions of R' Avahu and Chizkiya in debate if issur achila includes hana'ah

1 section- debate if "ohr" of 14th is day or night and 5 proofs (but unsuccessful)

Aseh 1) remember Miriam, Aseh 2) "v'ahavta l're'acha kamocha"

Sefer Shoftim 17-18, Gemara Bava Batra 109b-110a- the descendants of Moshe would appear to be affected based on his connection to Yitro (as a priest to idols)

1 section- questions and answers within debate if issur achila include issur hana'ah in the Torah (from gid hanasheh, dam)

1 section- questions and answers within debate if issur achila include issur hana'ah in the Torah (from gid hanasheh, dam)

Chazara- 7 sections

2 sections- chiddushim of Mishna teach that even during the Rabbinically imposed time (6th hour) the chametz is prohibited in benefit as well and cannot even be used for fuel, debate Chizkiya and R Avahu if general prohibitions of eating exclude/include the prohibition of benefits as well

2 sections- chiddushim of Mishna teach that even during the Rabbinically imposed time (6th hour) the chametz is prohibited in benefit as well and cannot even be used for fuel, debate Chizkiya and R Avahu if general prohibitions of eating exclude/include the prohibition of benefits as well

The request of Moshe for a qualified leader to assume his position exhibits the mark of genuine Jewish leadership.

1 section- time at which the chametz becomes prohibited in benefit with chiddushim and debate about methods of destruction

1 section- time at which the chametz becomes prohibited in benefit with chiddushim and debate about methods of destruction

2 sections- 3rd contradiction within position of R' Yehoshua (acc to R Yose) and resolution (R Elazar/Abayey) with related debate if worried about "kilkul" of leaving around tamei teruma wine for "ziluf", clarification of debate RE/R' Yehoshua in Mishna Terumos and syntax of the Beraissaos

2 sections- 3rd contradiction within position of R' Yehoshua (acc to R Yose) and resolution (R Elazar/Abayey) with related debate if worried about "kilkul" of leaving around tamei teruma wine for "ziluf", clarification of debate RE/R' Yehoshua in Mishna Terumot and syntax of the Beraitaot

Lav 12) machzik b'machloket, Lav 13) verbal abuse, Lav 14) embarrassing till face changes color, Lav 15) hurting yatom v'almana, Lav 16) flattery, Lav 17) cursing with Hashem's Name

1 section- 2/3 contradictions within positions of R Yehoshua in Mishnayos/Beraissaos regarding teruma teluya and resolutions (based on debate within his opinion)

1 section- 2/3 contradictions within positions of R Yehoshua in Mishnayos/Beraissaos regarding teruma teluya and resolutions (based on debate within his opinion)

The fasting of the 17th of Tammuz is a conclusion following events and enactments by the Chachamim.

1 section- discussion if bread in the oven (w sheretz in airspace) becomes sheini (tamei from oven) or rishon (from sheretz), also Recap, and applications in Sotah 27b, Shabbat 138b

2 sections- conclusion of clarification of Mishna regarding needle found in kodshim (bassar, peresh), steps sheretz tumah can transfer with chullin (R Akiva)

2 sections- conclusion of clarification of Mishna regarding needle found in kodshim (bassar, peresh), steps sheretz tumah can transfer with chullin (R Akiva)

1 section- clarification according to Rav (needle was av) why person/knife are not tamei too, how the bassar was muchshar to recieve tumah from the needle (in azara)

1 section- clarification according to Rav (needle was av) why person/knife are not tamei too, how the bassar was muchshar to recieve tumah from the needle (in azara)

The story of the counsel of Iyyov, Yitro, and Balaam holds a tremendous lesson in the idea of feeling the pain of others

1 section- another Mishna (Eduyos) with testimony of RCSHK related to taharos and clarification of its rulings

1 section- another Mishna (Eduyot) with testimony of RCSHK related to taharos and clarification of its rulings

Chazara- 4 sections

Bamidbar Rabba (Balak) 20:23, Gemara Nazir 23a-24a- Rav Chaim Shmulevitz teaches a nuanced sensitivity in how even good deeds can invest negative character traits in the people preforming them

Chazara- 6 dafim, 26 sections

1 section- conclusions showing R Yose and R Akiva disagree with each others rulings (shelishi b'chullin, k"v's)

1 section- conclusions showing R Yose and R Akiva disagree with each others rulings (shelishi b'chullin, k"v's)

The hatred and propaganda that anti-semites believe and spread must be rooted in an original idea. This is certainly based on something from the Torah, as established by Hashem.