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R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
by Yitzchak Shifman
Torah Classes by R Yitzchak Shifman. Gemara, Parsha, and more.
Episodes
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Likutei Halachos 1:5b
Seeing the nekuda tova in oneself is seeing the G-dliness, and this supports one in their time of despair.
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Likutei Halachos 1:5a
One needs to "awaken" themselves from their "slumber" by seeing the goodness in themselves, and this was the ability of Avraham Avinu who could see the nekuda tova in others, allowing him to gather converts.
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Likutei Halachos 1:4
Through finding the nekudos tovos of every Jew Moshe was able to build the Mishkan, and this acted as the tikkun for the act of the eigel hazahav.
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Berachos 2a²- Tosfos
Tosfos (Rabbeinu Tam and R"I) challenge the position of Rashi regarding shema in shul and at night, instead offering two alternatives to resolve the issues.
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Likutei Halachos 1:3b
Hashem (as illustrated in the story of the eigel) "sees" and uses the nekuda tova of every Jew to push away the many impurities and judge him favorably.
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Likutei Halachos 1:3a
Although much "blackness" may coat the nekuda tova, the goodness remains beautiful, and, when recognized and activated, can overcome all the negativity. This is illustrated in Moshe's defense of the Jews after the eigel hazahav.
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L&L 140- Bitachon When Mistreated
Shemirat HaLashon, Sha'ar HaTevuna Chapter 11- The bitachon that a person develops assists in dealing with situations that may arise in which one is affronted or mistreated.
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Likutei Halachos 1:2
When seeing the nekuda tova, the G-dly element in oneself, a person can remove himself from "sleep" and "awaken" himself to Hashem's service.
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Sefer Yehoshua 10
The Jews protect the Giv'onim from the attacking five nations of the south, and then proceed to conquer the southern cities of Eretz Yisrael.
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Tomer Devorah 1:9¹
Introduction to the ninth midda of "v'Tashlich bim'tzulot yam kol chatotam", regarding the way Hashem punishes the nations who afflict us.
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Likutei Halachos 1:1b
The person who sees the goodness of the individuals is qualified to be chazzan, the tzaddikim build "mishkanos" with these nekudos tovos empowering the tinokos shel beis Rabban, and the Tzaddik haDor gathers them all, etc.
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Berachos 2a¹- Mishna and Rashi
Mishna states 3 opinions as to times for krias shema of evening.
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Likutei Halachos 1:1a
Importance of seeing the "nekuda tova" in oneself and others, and the impact this has on accomplishing Teshuva.
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Tomer Devorah 1:8
The eighth midda, "Yichbosh Avonotenu", highlights the kindness Hashem does with us in differentiating between the value of a mitzva and avera, a lesson that we must replicate with others.
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Sefer Yehoshua 9
The Jews are deceived by the Giv'onim and nonetheless maintain the treaty with them.
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L&L 139- Our "Right" to the Land
Bereishit Rabba 1:2- The Torah's message in beginning with the details of creation implies a powerful and timely idea that impacts our lives until today.
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Tomer Devorah 1:7
The seventh midda of "Yashuv Yerachamenu" highlights how Hashem values the ba'al teshuva more than even prior to sin, and is replicated in interpersonal relationships when repairing a rift.
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Sefer Yehoshua 8
The Jews conquer the city of Ay through Divine strategy and the story of the earlier event of Harei Gerizim and Eival is recorded.
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Tomer Devorah 1:6
The sixth midda of "Ki Chafetz Chessed Hu" teaches the idea of seeing the good kindness in others that can act to remove deserving anger that emerges from another side.
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Sefer Yehoshua 7
The Jews fail in battle against the city of Ay and Hashem explains the reasons to Yehoshua, who promptly corrects the issues.
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Tomer Devorah 1:5
The fifth midda of "Lo Hechezik L'Ad Apo" is the the idea of lessening even deserved anger and rebuke, a powerful message for interpersonal relationships.
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Sefer Yehoshua 6
The Jews miraculously conquer the city of Yericho.
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Tomer Devorah 1:4
The forth midda of "L'She'erit Nachalato" highlights the closeness Hashem has with the Jewish people and the way we should be with other Jews as well.
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Sefer Yehoshua 5
Jews undergo national brit mila, celebrate Pesach, bring Korban Omer, and Yehoshua speaks with an angel about the conquest of Yericho.
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Tomer Devorah 1:3
The third midda of "Over al Pesha" highlights how Hashem Himself cleanses man from the stain of his sins, requiring us to to follow suit with the wrongdoings of others, as well as acting as a preventative from performing future sins.
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Sefer Yehoshua 4
As the Jews finish crossing the Jordan, the Kohanim pass over it miraculously, and two sets of stones are set up as commemorations of the miracles of that great day.
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Sefer Yehoshua 3
Jews begin process of crossing the Jordan River into mainland Eretz Yisrael.
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Tomer Devorah 1:2
The second midda of "Noseh Avon" refers to Hashem sustaining the "mashchit" that is created through sin, allowing man to repair ways. This requires a high level of patience with those who harmed us, giving the offender time to fix the issue.
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L&L 138- Teshuva Process
Rambam Hilchot Teshuva 2:1, Kli Yakar on Devarim 30:11- definition of complete "ba'al teshuva" and the 4 steps in the yeshiva process
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Sefer Yehoshua 2
Yehoshua sends two spies into Eretz Yisrael to the city of Yericho and they meet Rachav, they agree to a pact with her after she protects them and eventually report back to Yehoshua.
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Tomer Devorah 1:1
Introduction to following in the middot of Hashem and the 13 of Micha, first midda of "Mi Kel Kamocha": how Hashem is "Melech Ne'elav" and how we must replicate this.
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Sefer Yehoshua 1
Hashem strengthens Yehoshua in his new role as leader, people are told will travel over Jordan River in 3 days, and reaffirmation of the pact of children of Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe
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Parshat Vayelech- Dual Role of Yehoshua
Kli Yakar explains how the mantle of Yehoshua was twofold, and teaches an important lesson in leadership.
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L&L 137- See You Tomorrow?
Devarim Rabba (Vayelech) 9:1- important lesson about utilizing the time we have in this world and not taking the future for granted.
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Parshat Nitzavim- Kol Yisrael Arevim
Moshe discusses the responsibility a Jew has by virtue of the interconnectivity of the Jewish nation.
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Elul- Why Sinners Join?
As we enter the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, we request permission for the sinners to join. This unique statement carries a powerful message regarding our focus on others.
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Parshat Vayelech- Mitzva of Hakhel
The Jews would gather to hear the reading of the Torah and the babies were also included. Reasons to explain this unique mitzva and related lessons.
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L&L 136- Sitting Amongst the Chachamim
Devarim Rabba (Netzavim) 8:3, D"R (Ki Tavo) 7:3, Mishna Berura 155:6- we should not be dismayed by the amount of Torah study to be accomplished, and even sitting amongst the Sages is valuable.
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Parshat Ki Tavo- What About Shevet Shimon?
Rashi describes the unique reality of the tribe of Shimon in being left out of blessings and curses. This requires independent explanation, particularly in light of the varying approach of Yaakov.
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Elul- No Excuses
We must first recognize our shortcomings to correct them, and then remove excuses to accomplish Teshuva.
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Parshat Ki Tavo- Mitzva to Be Similar to Hashem
Sefer Chinuch Mitzva 611: the obligation to follow in the "ways" of Hashem and mimic His "characteristics".
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L&L 135- Miraculous Clothing of the Desert
Devarim Rabba (Ki Tavo) 7:11- the clothing worn by the Jewish people in desert were altogether supernatural, a further testament to His providing of everything.
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Ikvita D'Mashicha- Reversal of Respect and Anti-Hashem
The state of affairs in the times prior to Mashiach will highlight various dreary realities. Specifically, a loss of respect for superiors and general anti-truth and anti-Hashem perspective are interconnected, as explained by the Kli Yakar.
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Parshat Ki Tetzeh- Birds and Parents
The two mitzvot of sending away the mother bird and honoring one's parents are rewarded with the same two items. The Kli Yakar explains this and teaches an important lesson as it relates to children and parents.
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Parshat Ki Tetzeh- Mitzvot of "Lo Yilbash"
The Torah prohibits wearing items and engaging in activities that are unique to the opposite gender. This becomes an important baseline principle for our holy nation.
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L&L 134- Seeing Personal Lacking
Devarim Rabba (Ki Tetzeh) 6:8- How can we recognize, to correct, personal faults? The issue of showing tzara'at to relatives and it's initial causations imply a lesson that can assist with this issue.
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Parshat Shoftim- The Ultimate War
Ohr HaChaim explains the reference in the pesukim to ones battle with the yetzer hara, the pitfalls and the only way to overcome them.
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L&L 133- Elul: Focus on Others
An important message about caring for others to bzH succeed in having a successful Elul
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L&L 132- Expanding Borders of Eretz Yisrael
Gemara Shabbat 118a-b, Devarim Rabba (Re'eh) 4:11- discrepancy between the determining borders of the land and resolution based on tile periods.
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Parshat Ekev- The Intense Builder
Eretz Yisrael is a land whose stones are iron. This is explained as a reference to the people whose character helps build it..
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