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00:26:57

L&L 107- Twofold Kiddush Hashem of Mitzrayim

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/18

Shemot Rabba (Va'era) 87:4- through the reward of the righteous and the suffering and recognition of the wicked Hashem is ultimately honored

00:39:24

Parshat Va'era- Lacking of Avraham or His Descendants?

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/15

While one source would imply that the underlying cause for the suffrage in Egypt was due to a misdeed of Avraham, another would imply it was due the lacking in his descendants. Which one was it?

00:45:35

Parshas Shemos- "Alas, The Matter Has Become Known"

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/13

The need for the Egyptian suffering and it's resolution are a powerful lesson in the necessity of Jewish unity.

00:28:16

L&L 106- Datan v'Aviram

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/11

Shemot Rabba (Shemot) 1:28- Backstory to Moshe killing the Mitzri and two Jews fighting

00:39:19

Megilla 3b²-4b¹- Statements of RYbL and Takana for Whom

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/08

Series of teachings of R' Yehoshua ben Levi and determination as to underlying motivation for leniency of villagers to read earlier

00:38:07

Megilla 3a², 3b¹- Order of Precedence of Mitzvos

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/07

Ranking of mitzvos that take precedence when have opportunity to perform two of them (megilla, avoda, Torah, meis mitzva)

00:41:24

Megilla 2b², 3a¹- Source 15th for Walled, Letters and...

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/06

Sources for 15th fot walled cities and debate if walled from Yehoshua bin Nun/Achashveirosh, establishment of the "osios sofios" and Targumim

00:49:59

Parshas Vayigash- "I Had A Hard Life"

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/06

The "complaining" of Yaakov in his conversation with Pharaoh requires some sort of an explanation.

00:45:37

Megilla 2a, 2b¹- 5 Potential Dates to Read Megilla

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/05

Can read Megilla from 11th-15th of Adar, hints in verses for the extra dates, various opinions if applies today

00:18:32

L&L 105- The "Blessings" of 3 Tribes

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2026/01/04

Backstory for the rebuke that Yaakov gave to his first three sons on his deathbed.

00:44:57

Parshas Vayigash- Did The Brothers Reconcile?

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/30

Did the brothers and Yosef ultimately resolves their underlying conflict or not?

00:24:26

L&L 104- An Unclear Reconciliation

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/28

Although the plan of Yosef had been to clarify the unity amongst the brothers, the storyline would not dictate this in certain terms.

00:46:12

Parshas Mikeitz- Yosef's Schemes

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/23

Four approaches to explain the intentions of Yosef in his treatment of his brothers and father, and a final question that requires resolution.

00:39:08

L&L 103- The Scheming of Yosef

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/21

4 potential explanations for the way Yosef treated his brothers and father, and a question regarding the distinction between the incident of Yaakov and Rachel vs brothers and Benyamin

00:39:57

Chanuka- 2 Miracles and Legacy of Chashmonaim

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/18

There seems to be a discrepancy in focus regarding the miracle that is more important, and the legacy of the righteous Chashmonaim remains slightly tarnished in light of the outcome of their dynasty

00:39:36

Parshas Vayeishev- The Converts of the Avos

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/16

The converts may have reverted to paganism but the impact would still be felt.

00:35:20

L&L 102- Orchestrated by Hashem and Sinful Kindness

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/14

Bereishit Rabba (Miketz) 89:6,7- Specific steps arranged by Hashem for Yosef to be elevated and continuum of story, Sar HaMashkim was involved and highlights "accursed" kindness

00:41:59

Parshat Vayeshev- Did Yaakov Do Outreach?

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/11

Seemingly contradictory implications can potentially be resolved with an understanding of the issue of wanting to live in "tranquility".

00:38:49

Parshas Vayishlach- A Historic Hatred

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/09

A perspective on the age-old reality of antisemitism

00:26:49

L&L 101- Yaakov and Yisrael

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes ·

2025/12/07

Kli Yakar explains the importance of this name change and it's reference to the previous redemption and the future one.

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