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Yitzchak Shifman


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    Pesachim 16a¹ Recap- Debates if Liquids Recieve/Transfer Tumah Mid'Oraissa (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 7:36


    2 sections- support to R Yochanan's (and R Yirmiya's) approach in deduction of RM and debate with R Yose (based on if liquids transfer tumah mid'Oraissa/mid'Rabanan), debate Rav/Shmuel if liquids can Recieve/transfer tumah min haTorah with application of R Yose ben Yoezer

    Pesachim 16a¹- Debates if Liquids Recieve/Transfer Tumah Mid'Oraitta (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 51:48


    2 sections- support to R Yochanan's (and R Yirmiya's) approach in deduction of RM and debate with R Yose (based on if liquids transfer tumah mid'Oraitta/mid'Rabanan), debate Rav/Shmuel if liquids can Recieve/transfer tumah min haTorah with application of R Yose ben Yoezer

    CC Hakdama 1- LH Cause of Lengthy Exile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 34:04


    Lashon Hara is the case of extended exile and various proofs/reasons for it's severity

    Pesachim 15b² Recap- Second Approach Explaining RM's Deduction (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 5:31


    1 section- R Yochanan provides another approach to understand the deduction of RM (burning chametz) and then the basis for debate RM/R Yose

    Pesachim 15b²- Second Approach Explaining RM's Deduction (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 48:21


    1 section- R Yochanan provides another approach to understand the deduction of RM (burning chametz) and then the basis for debate RM/R Yose

    Pesachim 11a-15b (top) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 34:01


    Chazara- 8 sections

    L&L 80- Working and Relaxing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 22:10


    The travels and stops of the Jewish people in the desert teach a powerful lesson about priorities in regards to work and relaxation.

    Pesachim 15a, 15b¹ Recap- Clarification of Debate RM/R Yose About Burning Chametz Together (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 5:28


    1 section- Reish Lakish/Rav Nachman clarify the source for RM's deduction that allowed to burn tamei/tahor chametz of teruma together on erev Pesach and why R Yose disagrees with this

    Pesachim 15a, 15b¹- Clarification of RM/R Yose's Debate Regarding Burning Chametz Together (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 51:24


    1 section- Reish Lakish/Rav Nachman clarify the source for RM's deduction that allowed to burn tamei/tahor chametz of teruma together on erev Pesach and why R Yose disagrees with this

    Pesachim 14b Recap- Burning Tamei Teruma Oil in Tamei Lamp and Teruma Chametz (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:54


    2 sections- clarification and implication of position of R Akiva that can burn tamei teruma oil (shelishi) in tamei lamp (rishon), RM's implication and proof that allowed to burn tamei and tahor chametz of teruma together on erev Pesach

    Pesachim 14b- Burning Tamei Teruma Oil in Tamei Lamp and Tamei Teruma Chametz with Tahor (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 49:35


    2 sections- clarification and implication of position of R Akiva that can burn tamei teruma oil (shelishi) in tamei lamp (rishon), RM's implication and proof that allowed to burn tamei and tahor chametz of teruma together on erev Pesach

    Pesachim 14a Recap- Raising Tumah Level of Holy Items Through Burning Together (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 7:00


    2 sections- chiddushim of R Chanina S'gan HaKohanim and R Akiva about burning tamei kodshim/teruma in ways that would raise tumah level and related machlokes RM/R Yose if this implies for chametz, explanation of the chiddushim

    Pesachim 14a- Raising Tumah Level of Holy Items Through Burning Together (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 49:54


    2 sections- chiddushim of R Chanina S'gan HaKohanim and R Akiva about burning tamei kodshim/teruma in ways that would raise tumah level and related machloket RM/R Yose if this implies for chametz, explanation of the chiddushim

    Parshat Biha'alotecha- A Disgraceful Pesach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 40:17


    The Torah highlights that it covers our shame, and teaches a lesson along the way

    Pesachim 13b- Signs Exhibited on Erev Pesach to Show Hours (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 45:18


    1 section- placement of items used to indicate hours regarding chametz on erev Pesach on Har Habayis (acc to RY) and debate as to what items were used

    Pesachim 13b Recap- Signs Used on Erev Pesach to Indicate Hours (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 5:32


    1 section- placement of items used to indicate hours regarding chametz on erev Pesach on Har Habayis (acc to RY) and debate as to what items were used

    Pesachim 13a Recap- Psak Regarding Rabbinic Zman Issur of Chametz (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 5:05


    1 section- Rav follows position of R Yehuda that "tolin" in 5th hour (and not RM/RG in Mishna) and Rebbi supports this psak

    Pesachim 13a- Psak Regarding Rabbinic Zman Issur of Chametz (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 38:52


    1 section- Rav follows position of R Yehuda that "tolin" in 5th hour (and not RM/RG in Mishna) and Rebbi supports this psak

    Pesachim 12b Recap- Resolution of Window of Human Error (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 4:20


    1 section- resolution of opinions of RM/RY within positions of Abayey (2 V's) and Rava to clarify Mishna in Sanhedrin (testimony discrepancy) and Pesachim (Rabbinic extension to issur chametz) regarding window assumed will have human error

    Pesachim 12b- Resolution of Window of Human Error (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 39:23


    1 section- resolution of opinions of RM/RY within positions of Abayey (2 V's) and Rava to clarify Mishna in Sanhedrin (testimony discrepancy) and Pesachim (Rabbinic extension to issur chametz) regarding window assumed will have human error

    L&L 79- Aharon's Concern and Comfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 28:34


    Bamidbar Rabba (Ba'ha'alotecha) 15:6- based on his involvement in the golden calf, Aharon thought he and his tribe were excluded from the inauguration. Hashem explained otherwise.

    Pesachim 11b², 12a Recap- Discrepancy in Hours to Accept Witnesses (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 9:22


    1 section- clarification of machlokes RM/RY (Mishna Sanhedrin) how extended discrepancy in hours can be to to still validate a pair of witnesses in court [and be considered able to be made zomemin]

    Pesachim 11b², 12a- Room for Human Error in Hours to Accept Testimony (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 57:23


    1 section- clarification of machloket RM/RY (Mishna Sanhedrin) how extended discrepancy in hours can be to to still validate a pair of witnesses in court [and be considered able to be made zomemin]

    Pesachim 11b¹ Recap- Conclusion When Decree/Don't, Timing of Chametz Rabbinic Restriction (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 6:42


    2 sections- conclusion of clarification of debate (RY/Rabanan) regarding when we decree and not with logic of "adam bahul al mamono" and badil/michlaf, debate RM/RY (and RG) regarding the timing of Rabbinic restriction of chametz on erev Pesach

    Pesachim 11b¹- Conclusion of When Decree/Don't, When Chametz Rabbinic Restriction Begins (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 38:49


    2 sections- conclusion of clarification of debate (RY/Rabanan) regarding when we decree and not with logic of "adam bahul al mamono" and badil/michlaf, debate RM/RY (and RG) regarding the timing of Rabbinic restriction of chametz on erev Pesach

    Pesachim 6b-10b Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 35:11


    Chazara- 9 sections

    Pesachim 11a Recap- When Decree "May Eat"/"Perform Issur" Etc. and When Do Not (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:46


    1 section- clarification of the positions of R Yehuda and Chachamim when we do decree not to engage with something because may lead to consumption/action that is prohibited and when we do not decree

    Pesachim 11a- When Decree "May Eat"/"Perform Issur" Etc. and When Do Not (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 51:49


    1 section- clarification of the positions of R Yehuda and Chachamim when we do decree not to engage with something because may lead to consumption/action that is prohibited and when we do not decree

    Parshat Nasso- The Enigmatic Nazir

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 34:15


    5 explanations to resolve the apparent contradictory "holy sinner"

    Pesachim 10b Recap- Bedika in Various Cases of Mice or Inaccessible, Latest Time to Check (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 6:03


    2 sections- further cases (Rava) of mice bringing chametz into house/chametz in inaccessible places and psakim/doubts, debate regarding latest time one is obligated to do bedikas chametz (between chatzos of 14th and nightfall)

    Pesachim 10b- Bedika if Mice Move Chametz/Inaccessible, Latest Time for Bedika (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 33:04


    2 sections- further cases (Rava) of mice bringing chametz into house/chametz in inaccessible places and psakim/doubts, debate regarding latest time one is obligated to do bedikat chametz (between chatzot of 14th and nightfall)

    Pesachim 10a Recap- 7 More Cases of Mice and Dragged Chametz (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 5:14


    1 section- 7 more cases (total 9) in which a doubt arises about rechecking a house that has been checked because of outside factors (mouse, movement) and the resolutions based on sources

    L&L 78- Special Tribe of Levi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 33:49


    The history and mission of Levi is a powerful lesson in serving Hashem

    Pesachim 9b Recap- Weasel Chametz Prevention, Mice Creating Chametz Issues (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 6:38


    2 sections- storing away chametz found after bedika will prevent an issue from causing a need for recheck, 2 halachos about mice bringing chametz into checked areas and psakim if need recheck or not based on klalim of resolving doubts

    Pesachim 9b- Weasel Chametz Prevention, Mice Creating Chametz Issues (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 40:37


    2 sections- storing away chametz found after bedika will prevent an issue from causing a need for recheck, 2 halachot about mice bringing chametz into checked areas and psakim if need recheck or not based on klalim of resolving doubts

    Pesachim 9a- Checking After Weasel and Doubt Resolving Certainty (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 48:16


    1 section- issue of concern for a weasel dripping chametz in one's already checked areas and based on idea of "ein safeik (heter) motzi m'dei vaday (issur)"

    Pesachim 9a Recap- Checking After Weasel and Doubt Resolving Certainty (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 5:58


    1 section- issue of concern for a weasel dripping chametz in one's already checked areas and based on idea of "ein safeik (heter) motzi m'dei vaday (issur)"

    Pesachim 8b Recap- "Shluchei Mitzva and Yerushalayim, Checking Rows of Wine Cellar (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 4:33


    2 sections- protection afforded during travel for people doing mitzvos and Yerushalayim's intentional lackings, need to check 2 rows in wine cellar and clarification of the positions regarding which rows (BS/BH)

    Pesachim 8b- "Shluchei Mitzva" and Yerushalayim, Checking Rows of Wine Cellar (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 29:03


    2 sections- protection afforded during travel for people doing mitzvot and Yerushalayim's intentional lackings, need to check 2 rows in wine cellar and clarification of the positions regarding which rows (BS/BH)

    Parshat Bamidbar- Levi: Separate and Different

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 43:40


    The Torah highlights the need for a separate and different count for the tribe of Levi, and in doing so teaches a historical message.

    Pesachim 8a Recap- Don't Use Sunlight or Torch for Bedika, Locations Chametz Didn't/Did Enter (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:07


    2 sections- should not use sunlight, torch for bedikas chametz and applications, rather single candle, locations that chametz did not/may have entered and therefore do not/do require checking

    Pesachim 8a- Don't Use Sunlight/Torch for Bedika, Locations Chametz Didn't/May Have Enter (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 44:29


    2 sections- should not use sunlight, torch for bedikat chametz and applications, rather single candle, locations that chametz did not/may have entered and therefore do not/do require checking

    Pesachim 7b Recap- Language of Beracha on Bedika, Source for Candlelight by Bedika (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 4:07


    2 sections- debate and discussion about language used in beracha before bedikas chametz and general idea of blessing prior to mitzvos, source that the checking must be done with candlelight

    Pesachim 7b- Language of Beracha on Bedika, Source for Candlelight by Bedika (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:51


    2 sections- debate and discussion about language used in beracha before bedikat chametz and general idea of blessing prior to mitzvot, source that the checking must be done with candlelight

    Pesachim 7a Recap- Mevatel Before Becomes Chametz, Moldy Doubts (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 5:38


    2 sections- one can be mevatel dough prior to becoming chametz, Rav discusses moldy food found in bread basket on Pesach with unknown status and is based on when have a safeik between following majority use vs last use

    Pesachim 7a- Mevatel Before Becomes Chametz, Moldy Doubts (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 42:37


    2 sections- one can be mevatel dough prior to becoming chametz, Rav discusses moldy food found in bread basket on Pesach with unknown status and is based on when have a safeik between following majority use vs last use

    Pesachim 2a-6b Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 37:59


    Chazara- 6 sections

    L&L 77- Life of Luxury in the Desolate Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 33:55


    Bamidbar Rabba (Bamidbar) 1:2- Hashem Lists the wonderful comforts that He Gave us in the desert, and yet we responded with rejection

    Pesachim 6b Recap- Learning Laws Before Pesach, Bitul Following Bedika (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 6:35


    2 sections- debate about timeframe one must study laws of Pesach prior to it and related discussion of chronology in Torah, timing and need to say a "bitul" of chametz following the bedika

    Pesachim 6b- Learning Laws Before Pesach, Bitul Following Bedika (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 53:09


    2 sections- debate about timeframe one must study laws of Pesach prior to it and related discussion of chronology in Torah, timing and need to say a "bitul" of chametz following the bedika

    Pesachim 6a Recap- Halachos of Gentile Owned Items, Destroying Chametz Prior to Traveling (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:21


    2 sections- various laws regarding the ownership of a non-Jew in an item (bechor, challa, chametz), requirement to destroy chametz before traveling dependant on closeness and intent to return on Pesach

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