R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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]

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]

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

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

Chazara- 9 sections

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

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

5 explanations to resolve the apparent contradictory "holy sinner"

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)"

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)"

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)

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)

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