R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

Episodes

• Parshat Pinchas- What is "Shalom"? 02.07.2026 37m

  While the word is used in association with the gentle Aharon, it is also used with the "aggressive" Pinchas. What is it's true definition and reality?
• L&L 127- Importance of Shalom 28.06.2026 31m

  Bamidbar Rabba (Pinchas) 21:1- like his grandfather Aharon, albeit with a different approach, Pinchas promoted peace.
• Parshiyot Chukat Balak- Similarity Between Moshe and Bilam 25.06.2026 31m

  Based on Rambam it is difficult to understand how a wicked person like Bilam could receive prophecy, let alone akin to that of Moshe Rabbeinu. Kli Yakar explains a wonderful approach to clarify this, but we do leave off with a remaining question.
• Parshas Korach- A Coalition of Contradiction 23.06.2026 34m

  The Torah's warning to not follow in the destructive ways of Korach and his assembly is a practical lesson in productive and destructive behaviors, and the approach to appropriate and inappropriate conflicts.
• L&L 126- Miracle of Arnon Valley 21.06.2026 32m

  Bamidbar Rabba (Chukat) 19:25- a hidden storyline about a great miracle akin to kriat yam suf, that occured in year 40 of the sojourn.
• Parshat Korach- Unclear Reasonings for Rebellion 18.06.2026 23m

  The basis for the upheaval of Korach and his assembly is quite unclear, and this is further complicated with Chazal's definition as an argument of "Korach and his assembly".
• L&L 125- Machloket of Korach 14.06.2026 27m

  Bamidbar Rabba (Korach) 18:4- Korach incited a rebellion against Moshe, resulting in total destruction.
• Parshat Shelach- Back to Egypt or on to Eretz Yisrael? 11.06.2026 35m

  The changing perspectives of the Jews in the desert requires some explanation.
• Parshas Beha'alosecha- Serve Him for Him 08.06.2026 30m

  The message to Aharon regarding the menorah and the inauguration of the nesi'im highlights the proper intent in serving Hashem.
• L&L 124- Serving Him for His Honor 07.06.2026 32m

  Midrash Tanchuma, Parshat Beha'alotecha Siman 5- The service given to Aharon highlights a second step in the proper intent necessary in Hashem's service, following the event of the korbanot of the nesi'im.
• Parshat Beha'alotecha- Story and Lessons of Pesach Sheni 04.06.2026 41m

  The Torah teaches a story that gave way to a mitzva, and highlights it's importance as well.
• Parshas Beha'alosecha- Story of Pesach Sheini 02.06.2026 35m

  Backstory for the unique law of pesach sheini
• L&L 123- Shotrim Became Zekeinim 31.05.2026 28m

  Bamidbar Rabba (Baha'alotecha) 15:20- the mark of leadership is the acceptance of suffering on behalf of the people
• Parshat Nasso- Sotah: Rebuke and Raise Up 28.05.2026 37m

  The sotah is rewarded if she is indeed innocent from infidelity, and this theme is repeated elsewhere. The question is why reward the sinner for their suffering?
• Parshas Nasso- Benefits of the Sotah? 26.05.2026 37m

  Various explanations clarifying the reason a sotah would receive a blessing upon being proven innocent.
• L&L 122- Publicizing the Sin 24.05.2026 30m

  Bamidbar Rabba (Nasso) 9:1- Hashem will publicize the sins of those who think that He does not know.
• Parshat Nasso- The Juxtaposition of Nazir and Sotah 21.05.2026 31m

  Lessons derived from the fact that the Torah arranges the sections of Nazir and Sotah next to each other.
• L&L 121- Healed at Sinai 17.05.2026 21m

  Bamidbar Rabba (Nasso) 7:1, Vayikra Rabba (Metzora) 18:4- parallel of the sending out of the impure from the camp and the healing that occured at Mt Sinai
• Parshat Bamidbar- What Torah Is Not... 14.05.2026 29m

  A history book, a book of mitzvot... not exactly.
• Parshas Behar- Verbal Abuse 12.05.2026 32m

  The prohibition of ona'as devarim and the related laws