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Yitzchak Shifman


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    Parshat Devarim- Like the "Stars"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 46:27


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

    Pesachim 24a²- Third and Fourth Source for RYbL (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 55:39


    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

    Pesachim 24a² Recap- Third and Fourth Source for RYbL (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 4:19


    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

    Pesachim 24a¹ Recap- Second Attempted Source for RYbL (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 3:09


    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

    Pesachim 24a¹- Second Attempted Source for RYbL (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 30:03


    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

    L&L 85- Cautionary Tale of Rebuke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 34:07


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

    Pesachim 23b³ Recap- Alternative Source Chametz/Shor HaNiskal Prohibited in Benefits (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 5:18


    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

    Pesachim 23b³- Alternative Source Chametz/Shor HaNiskal Prohibited in Benefits (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 49:07


    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

    Pesachim 23b²- Practical Debate Between Chizkiya and R' Avahu (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 46:47


    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)

    Pesachim 23b² Recap- Practical Debate Between Chizkiya and R' Avahu (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 5:58


    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)

    Pesachim 23b¹ Recap- Further Discussion of Position of R' Avahu (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:04


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

    Pesachim 23b¹- Further Discussion of Position of R' Avahu (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 46:48


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

    Parshiyot Matot Masei- Accusation and Defense in Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 47:35


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

    Pesachim 23a Recap- 5 More Proofs Within Chizkiya/RA (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 6:10


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

    Pesachim 23a- 5 More Proofs Within Chizkiya/RA (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 41:51


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

    Pesachim 2b- RH/RY in "Ohr", 6 More Proofs and 2 Accepted (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 26:55


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

    Pesachim 22b Recap- Further Q's and A's on Chizkiya/R' Avahu (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 4:38


    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

    Pesachim 22b- Further Q's and A's on Chizkiya/R' Avahu (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 44:52


    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

    Pesachim 2a- "Ohr" Day or Night and 5 Proofs (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 26:56


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

    CC Peticha 5, Assayin 1-2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 13:37


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

    L&L 84- What Happened to Moshe's Descendants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 31:00


    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)

    Pesachim 22a Recap- Q's and A's on Debate R' Avahu/Chizkiya (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 4:46


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

    Pesachim 22a- Q's and A's on Debate R' Avahu/Chizkiya (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 41:23


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

    Pesachim 19a (bot)-22a (top) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 38:07


    Chazara- 7 sections

    Pesachim 21b Recap- Prohibitions During Rabbinic Time, Issurei Achila Include Hana'ah (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 5:05


    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

    Pesachim 21b- Prohibition During Rabbinic Time, Issurei Achila Include Hana'ah (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 66:19


    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

    Parshat Pinchas- A Leader Like Moshe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 34:53


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

    Pesachim 21a² Recap- Time Chametz is Assur b'Hana'ah and Permitted Benefits (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 4:32


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

    Pesachim 21a²- Timing of Issur Hana'ah and Permitted Benefits (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 33:00


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

    Pesachim 20b³, 21a¹ Recap- Stira 3 and Answer in R' Yehoshua, Clarification of RE/R' Yehoshua (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:42


    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

    Pesachim 20b³, 21a¹- Third Stira and Resolution in R Yehoshua, RE/R' Yehoshua Clarified (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 54:39


    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

    CC Peticha 4, Lavin 12-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 27:31


    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

    Pesachim 20b² Recap- Clarification of Positions of R' Yehoshua Regarding Teruma Teluya (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 3:56


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

    Pesachim 20b²- Clarification of Positions of R' Yehoshua Regarding Teruma Teluya (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 34:44


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

    L&L 83- 17th or 9th of Tammuz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 35:18


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

    Pesachim 20a³, 20b¹- Bread in Oven is Sheini/Rishon (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 37:31


    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

    Pesachim 20a² Recap- Conclusion of Needle in Kodshim, Steps of Sheretz Transfers (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 6:12


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

    Pesachim 20a²- Conclusion of Needle in Kodshim, Steps of Sheretz Transfers (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 26:59


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

    Pesachim 19b², 20a¹ Recap- Continued Explanation of Mishna Needle in Kodshim (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 6:34


    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)

    Pesachim 19b², 20a¹- Continued Explanation of Mishna Needle in Kodshim (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 32:30


    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)

    Parshat Balak- You Scream When it Hurts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 35:14


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

    Pesachim 19b¹ Recap- Needle Found in Kodshim Animal (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 7:05


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

    Pesachim 19b¹- Needle Found in Kodshim Animal (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 50:10


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

    Pesachim 15b-19a Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 33:50


    Chazara- 4 sections

    L&L 82- Negative Impact of a Miztva?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 31:20


    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

    M.B. 8:12 (1/2)-11:5 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 48:38


    Chazara- 6 dafim, 26 sections

    Pesachim 19a- Sources for Disagreements R Yose and R Akiva (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 37:21


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

    Pesachim 19a Recap- Sources for Disagreements R Yose and R Akiva (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 8:18


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

    Parshat Chukat- Age Old Jew-Hatred (P1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 38:57


    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.

    Pesachim 18b- R Yose and R Akiva (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 37:17


    1 section- clarification of R Yose's understanding of Seifa of pasuk and R Akiva's of the Reisha, and R Yose's psak follows RA but he disagrees

    Pesachim 18b Recap- R Yose and R Akiva (A/Y)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 6:26


    1 section- clarification of R Yose's understanding of Seifa of pasuk and R Akiva's of the Reisha, and R Yose's psak follows RA but he disagrees

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