R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

1 section- discussion if Ola covers one for the bitul mitzvos aseh following the designation as well and 2 proofs (but rejected)

1 section- second proof if can receive atonement for after hafrasha from chata'os of Shavouos according to R' Shimon, but ultimately inconclusive

The introduction of Avraham Avinu seems to focus more on his idol worshipping family than his own personal greatness...

1 section- first proof if Ola covers the aseh's that were desecrated after the designation of the korban with rejection

Rambam Hilchot Avoda Zara 1:3- the lifetime and successful outreach of Avraham Avinu in spreading Hashem's Name throughout the world

2 sections- conclusion of 3rd sub conversation and discussion if owner achieves kapara when wrong intent during slaughter

2 sections- third (and final) sub conversation within RL and RE regarding the inherited korban's ownership (and kapara-ability) for deceased or inheritors, discussion if the korban slaughtered with wrong intent achieves kapara for owner

1 section- 3 opinions regarding the mixtures of chametz on and after Pesach, both b'mino and b'she'eino mino and conclusive psak of Rava

1 section- Rava concludes regarding the halacha of mixtures of chametz on and after Pesach

Distinction in the two types of partnerships exempting animal from bechora and a difficulty in the reasoning of the Shach

1 section- third and final discussion analyzing conversation of Reish Lakish and RE about ownership/atonement of korban inherited to children being effective for deceased or inheritors

Two distinctions between Avraham and Noach that shaped their legacies

1 section- conversation between Reish Lakish and R' Elazar about asham and analyzed in 2 (of 3) further conversation

1 section- 3 opinions regarding mixtures of chametz that occured on and after ("she'avar alav") Pesach with resulting halacha (bitul/not)

1 section- based on Rav Acha bar Yaakov's explanation of debate in Beraitta (brought along with 4 others) it is clear he retracted from his understanding of R' Yehuda's distinction between Jew and non-Jews/hekdesh chametz

1 section- based on Rav Acha bar Yaakov's explanation of debate in Beraissa (brought along with 4 others) it is clear he retracted from his understanding of R' Yehuda's distinction between Jew and non-Jews/hekdesh chametz

Strategy and successful conquest of city of Ay

The story of Adam's creation teaches the importance of "hakarat hatov" and the our natural inclination to do otherwise

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