R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.