R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chazara- 6 sections

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

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

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

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

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

Kli Yakar explains the reasoning for the prohibition of lending/borrowing with interest, and the general mindset of one who is working for parnassa.

1 section- Beraissa discussing the issurim of yeyra'eh and yeymatz'eh of chametz as relates to one's property and of others, and clarified in Gemara

1 section- Beraitta explains parameters of the 2 issurim and how apply within one's property and other's chametz

Backstory of RCbD's goats and R Elazar ben Pedas' poverty

1 section- various sources for the issur chametz beginning on the 14th (and not just with onset of Pesach on 15th)

1 section- multiple opinions as to source that chametz prohibition (and it's destruction) must be on 14th (midday) and not with beginning of the holiday (15th)

Continued stories about Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa relating to his poverty and miracles

2 sections- relying on am ha'aretz landlord to perform bedikas chametz and if deemed mekach ta'us if did not, source for midday 14th d'Orraissa prohibition of chametz

2 sections- relying on am ha'aretz landlord to perform bedikat chametz and if deemed mekach ta'ut if did not, source for midday 14th d'Orraitta prohibition of chametz

Vayikra Rabba (Behar) 33:1- Tounge has the dual ability to create life or death.

2 sections- story about not overtly sharing bad news with Rav/R' Chiyya and implications of genealogy based on speech, rules about bedikas chametz timing and for renter

2 sections- story about not overtly sharing bad news with Rav/R' Chiyya and implications of genealogy based on speech, rules about bedikat chametz timing and for renter

1 section- clarification of guidelines for "lashon nekiya" and related stories illustrating this idea

1 section- clarification of guidelines for "lashon nekiya" and related stories illustrating this idea

The story of the "curser" at the end of Emor and the incident in Shemot can be understood through the lense of Chazal, and the lessons are poignant

2 sections- 4 more accepted proofs against the position of RH (that show "ohr" is night) and subsequent clarification, general idea of "clean language" with sources and application

1 section- 4 more accepted proofs against the position of RH (that show "ohr" is night) and subsequent clarification, idea of "clean language" with sources and application

1 section- continued discussion of proofs within debate RH/RY in explanation of word "ohr" in Mishna, 2 proofs accepted against RH's position (clearly "ohr" means night)

1 section- continued discussion of proofs within debate RH/RY in explanation of word "ohr" in Mishna, 2 proofs accepted against RH's position (clearly "ohr" means night)

story about Rav Papa and series of stories of greatness of Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa and wife

1 section- debate Rav Huna/Rav Yehuda when is "ohr" that requires bedikas chametz with proofs and responses

1 section- debate Rav Huna/Rav Yehuda when is "ohr" that requires bedikat chametz with proofs and responses

Vayikra Rabba (Emor) 26:1- significant contrast between the Words of Hashem and those of people

2 sections- allowance and time-frame of nullifying vows by husband/Chacham on Shabbos, various Rabbinic prohibitions that are permitted in Shabbos because of a mitzva (tumah)

2 sections- allowance and time-frame of nullifying vows by husband/Chacham on Shabbat, various Rabbinic prohibitions that are permitted in Shabbat because of a mitzva (tumah)

1 section- particular debate between R Yehuda/R Shimon about food that became animal food on Shabbos, and the general debate regarding muktzeh between them with psakim of Amoraim

1 section- particular debate between R Yehuda/R Shimon about food that became animal food on Shabbat, and the general debate regarding muktzeh between them with psakim of Amoraim

2 sections- R Chanina argues on RYbL and holds that the dominant "planet" at the time of birth determines ones nature, further debate if Yisrael could change (Rashi) their predetermined mazal through tefilla or another merit

2 sections- R Chanina argues on RYbL and holds that the dominant "planet" at the time of birth determines ones nature, further debate if Yisrael could change (Rashi) their predetermined mazal through tefilla or another merit

Ramban describes a fundamental Torah truth, as supported by the Ramchal, about fulfilling the will of Hashem to connect with Him.

2 sections- mach between R Yose bar Yehuda and Rebbi about mixing foods on Shabbos (lash) for people/animals, RYbL details how the nature of a person is based on the day of the week he is born

2 sections- mach between R Yose bar Yehuda and Rebbi about mixing foods on Shabbat (lash) for people/animals, RYbL details how the nature of a person is based on the day of the week he is born

3 sections- 2 final questions on Rav Yehuda's position about animal food prep on Shabbos, cases of force-feeding animals on Shabbos that are permitted/prohibited, issue of "megabel" in mixing animal food

3 sections- 2 final questions on Rav Yehuda's position about animal food prep on Shabbat, cases of force-feeding animals on Shabbat that are permitted/prohibited, issue of "megabel" in mixing animal food

2 sections- proofs and psak regarding usage of sides/sides of sides of a tree on Shabbat (to what extent Rabbinic decree extends), Amoraic debate within Mishna as to what animal food preparation is allowed on Shabbat (enhancing already edible food/making edible)

2 sections- proofs and psak regarding usage of sides/sides of sides of a tree on Shabbos (to what extent Rabbinic decree extends), Amoraic debate within Mishna as to what animal food preparation is allowed on Shabbos (enhancing already edible food/making edible)

Vayikra Rabba (Acharei Mot) 20:1- realities of the righteous and the wicked are equated, at least superficially

2 sections- allowance/lack therof to use pillows to cushion the fall of the items on the animal that needs to be removed on Shabbos because of tza'ar ba'alei chayim, debates of decree of Chazal to use animals/trees on Shabbos extend to sides as well