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The Noda B'yehuda and R' Itzikel Hamburger Go Head To Head Over A Bizarre Gett
The Noda B'yehuda and R' Itzikel Hamburger Go Head To Head Over A Bizarre Gett
Aug 18, 2026
1:36:28
Source Sheets: https://rabbikraz.com/getoflevovStory of the get of Levov.Cherem D'rabenu Gershom.Noda B'yehuda's letter.Sugya of Ein Shliach L'dvar Aveira.Reb Yosef Shteinhart describes the case. Reb Itzikel Hamurger and the Noda B'yehuda go way back. The Ba'al Hafla'ah's letter.Crucial Gemmoro of Bava Metzia 10bThe critical Tosafos.Opinion of the Nesivos.Questions of Reb Itzikel Hamburger. Responses of the Noda B'yehuda. Shiur sponsored in part by Beis Hamedrash Levi Yitzchak
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"Thou Shalt Not Accept Bribery!" But If I Did..
"Thou Shalt Not Accept Bribery!" But If I Did..
Aug 11, 2026
1:45:02
Source Sheets https://RabbiKraz.com/BriberyStory of Rav Chaim Kafusi.Tales of the Avnei Nezer.The Apter Rav's new interpretation.Reb Heschel Of Krakow gives his children a lesson.Questions on the RambamDebate of Ketzos and Nesivos concerning a loan.The Minchas Chinuch's first approach. His second approach.Pnei Yehoshua concerning defrauding. Debate of the Taz and Sme concerning Ribis.Debate of the Shvus Yaakov and Chida.Hashem takes bribes.
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Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 2
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 2
Jul 3, 2026
1:10:43
Source Sheets The Destruction of the First Temple & the Babylonian Exile Class given at Chabad in South Beach
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Rabeinu Yerucham's Seforim May Cost You Your Life, Ch"V
Rabeinu Yerucham's Seforim May Cost You Your Life, Ch"V
Jul 28, 2026
1:36:46
Source Sheets: History of Rabeinu YeruchamShould a pregnant woman fast?Should we all go join Hatzalah?Is it OK to write commentary on Rabeinu Yerucham?Are the current copies of Rabeinu Yerucham accurate?What is Kimli?Will performing a Mitzvah protect one from danger?If one eats something prohibited, do they make a Blessing?Can one redeem/substitute a fast with Tzedaka?Why don't we wear Tefillin all day?How does Rabeinu Yerucham say that a person must sit in order to carry less than 4 Amos without being Chayav? Shiur sponsored by:Rubin Family - for a Refuah Sheleima Orley Chaya mushka bas elisheva geulah Anonymous
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Yerushalaim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 1
Yerushalaim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 1
Jun 26, 2026
1:00:03
Source Sheets History of the 1st Beis HamikdashClass given at Chabad in South Beach
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Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 3
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 3
Jul 10, 2026
1:15:44
Source Sheets The Babylonian Exile, Alexander The Great, & The Lead Up To The 2nd Beis Hamikdash Class given at Chabad in South Beach
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The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 1
The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 1
May 13, 2026
1:34:44
Source SheetsWhen were the Luchos written?Story of Moses Mendelson and the Vilna Gaon.Who wrote the second Luchos?-Size of the Luchos.Debate of bavli and yerushalmi.Mechilta of 5 commandments corresponding to the other 5.Kesav Ivri vs Kesav Ashuri. Ritva & Radvaz raise a big dilemma. Chasam Sofer on 10 commandments of each Luach. Sponsored by:Rabbi Motti Dubov - for a Refuah Sheleima יעל בת חיה Moshe Abrahamson L'iluy Nishmas Perel bas Mordechai hakohen
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Will the Real Moshiach Please Stand Up!
Will the Real Moshiach Please Stand Up!
Aug 30, 2024
1:31:23
Source Sheet Is one considered a heretic if they do not believe in Moshiach? Is Moshiach a human? What is Moshiach's name? Who may have been Moshiach in previous generations? Stories of the Ohr Hachayim and the Ba'al Shem Tov
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Does one have to honor their grandfather?
Does one have to honor their grandfather?
Jan 2, 2023
1:15:16
Source Sheet Class given on 1/1/23
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Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 5 (Final)
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 5 (Final)
Jul 24, 2026
1:15:49
Source Sheets Leadup and aftermath of the Destruction of the 2nd Beis Hamikdash Class given at Chabad in South Beach
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The Radiance Of The Yismach Moshe - A Gaon And A Rebbe.
The Radiance Of The Yismach Moshe - A Gaon And A Rebbe.
Jul 14, 2026
1:31:51
Source Sheets: https://RabbiKraz.com/YismachMosheStories and history of the Yismach Moshe. Story of R Michel Zlotchover and Rashi.Why is the Beis Hamikdash called the Beis Habechirah?His great and constant yearning for Moshiach.What should one have in mind when bringing Korbanos?If a sofer doesn't put on Tefillin of Rabeinu Tam, why can't he write them? In what case is a Mumar L'tayavon more strict than a Mumar L'Hachis? Sponsored by Brian Gross in honor of Rabbi Kraz
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The Get of Cleves Rocks the European Rabbinite
The Get of Cleves Rocks the European Rabbinite
Jun 23, 2026
1:42:09
Source SheetsGett of Cleves Story. What categorizes someone as a Shoteh?Rambam's position on Shoteh and Pessi.Nodah Beyehuda's stance.Reb Chaim Tzanzer states his opinion. Reb Itzik Hamburger passes.Letter of the Shaagas Aryeh.Story of the Haflo'oh. Partially sponsored by Yaakov Yosef Belfer in honor of his birthday.
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What's With All The Kissing Of Mitzvah Objects?
What's With All The Kissing Of Mitzvah Objects?
Jun 10, 2026
1:35:14
Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/KissingMitzvahs)What's the Inyan of kissing the rocks of Eretz Yisroel?What are the 4 types of kisses? What about all other Mitzvos like Sukkah, Lulav, Esrog, Matzah Maror etc?Is it OK to smell or kiss an Esrog on Sukkos?Story of R Yaakov Tzemach.A Segulah to remember your learning.Is one allowed to use a Sefer for benefit?Kiss or touch the Mezuzah?Should one hold their Tzitzis during Shema?- Is kissing your Tefillin / Tzitzis during Tefilah a Hefsek? Shiur sponsored by the Engel family in honor of Rabbi Mendy Engel's birthday
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The Ba'al Hama'or Began An Endless Quest
The Ba'al Hama'or Began An Endless Quest
Apr 22, 2026
1:33:24
Sponsor this Shiur Source Sheet History of the Ba'al Hama'or.Why don't we say Shehecheyanu on Sefiras Haomer?Why do we make a Bracha on Sefirah if we're still going to do another Seder?Why don't we count 2 nights every night due to Safek?Is Sefiras Haomer today biblical or rabbinic?Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu when we burn the Chametz?Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu on Matzah?How does the Ramban say that Sefirah is a Mitzvah that is not bound by time?
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So Who Authored The Haggadah?
So Who Authored The Haggadah?
Mar 18, 2026
1:41:02
Source SheetWho wrote the Hagaddah?Are there parts of the Hagaddah that are more important than others?Is it 2 separate Chiyuvim to remember Yetzias Mitzrayim by day and night or is it 1 Chiyuv together?Moshe and the 50th gate of wisdom.R Akiva and the sale of YosefWho wrote Tana Dvei Eliyahu?In which era was the Hagaddah compiled?What is the source of the name "Hagaddah"?
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Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk: The Rebbe of Rebbes
Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk: The Rebbe of Rebbes
Mar 10, 2026
1:38:26
Source SheetHistory of R Elimelech of Lizhensk and his great Talmidim who became Rebbeim.Why do we follow Beis Hillel over Beis Shamai?Stories of R' Elimelechs humilityR' Elimelech did Teshuva for sins as a youth and before.R' Elimelechs Sefer is all about TzadikimDid the Alter Rebbe write a Sefer of Tzadikim? What happened to it?
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Why Aren't There More People Learning Tanach?
Why Aren't There More People Learning Tanach?
Jan 13, 2026
1:36:51
Source SheetIs one allowed to teach if he does not know Tanach?What does the Mitzvah of Yedias Hatorah entail?The Efodi explains the importance of Tanach.Is one allowed to learn Tanach by heart? What about at night?What did Rashi mean when he wrote Makas Bechoros is equal to all of the Makos?
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Why Aren't There More Rabbonim In Lubavitch?
Why Aren't There More Rabbonim In Lubavitch?
Jan 6, 2026
1:40:05
Source SheetHistory of Chassidim who were also RabbanimPoint 1 - There is no need to aspire to be a Rov.Point 2 - There were many Chassidim who were also Rabbanim, however they weren't known as Rabbanim, rather they were known as great Chassidim.Should a Talmid Chacham who Toraso Umnaso (private individual) be required to pay community taxes? Must he be a Moreh Hora'ah (public individual)Point 3 - Ri Migash. Most today don't learn Halacha, they focus on Gemara. The amount of knowledge needed to properly pasken Halacha is immense and not many have that...Point 4 - Spiritual danger of being a Rov. Point 5 - Physical danger of being a RovOn what do we make Shehecheyanu?Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu on Sefiras Haomer?
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Amsterdam Rabbi Thrown Out After Plagiarism Accusations
Amsterdam Rabbi Thrown Out After Plagiarism Accusations
Nov 18, 2025
1:37:11
Source SheetHistory of Reb Dovid Lida Does the Abarbanel allow plagiarism?Why doesn't he mention the Akeidah?Is it a requirement to mention the original author?Can one Attribute an idea to someone else incorrectly?If you come up with an idea and then you see it from an earlier source, do you need to mention them?If you see someone bring an idea from someone else, do you need to mention the middleman too?
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Is It Time To Bring Back Polygamy?
Is It Time To Bring Back Polygamy?
Sep 3, 2025
1:49:38
To sponsor a shiur email us at [email protected] Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/BringBackPolygamy)Can a man marry more than 1 wife?What were Rabbeinu Gershoms takanos?History of Rabbeinu Gershom.Which Chachamim and rabanim qualify for the Mitzvah of Lo Sassur?How could Rabbeinu Gershom make a rule and cherem which seems to go against the Passuk of כי תהיינה לאיש שתי נשים? Why did Rabbeinu Garshom make the rule against polygamy?Can the Cherem be removed in certain circumstances? If someone transgressed the Cherem and married 2 women, does he have to divorce one of them?If someone's wife went insane and after marrying a second woman the first wife was healed does he have to divorce one of them?
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Rabeinu Tam Passes Away From Heartbreak
Rabeinu Tam Passes Away From Heartbreak
Jul 1, 2025
1:35:48
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RabeinuTam)- Why was R Yakov called Rabeinu Tam?- The Takana that R Tam enacted.- Gilgul of Rashi, Rambam and Rabeinu Tam.- If an unpaid watchman is negligent with a contract is he liable?- Rabeinu Tams disputed opinion on the time for Mincha.- Can women make a Bracha on Mitzvos they are not obligated to do?- Rabeinu Tams opinion on the Zmanim for Shabbos.- Rabeinu Tams opinion on Tefillin.- Did Rabeinu Tam learn Kabalah?- The story of Rabeinu Tams passing.- Can a Kohen become impure for a Tzadik?
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The Vilna Gaon's Greatness, Through the Eyes of a Lubavitcher
The Vilna Gaon's Greatness, Through the Eyes of a Lubavitcher
May 6, 2025
1:36:53
Source SheetAnecdotes about the Vilna Gaon's greatnessHis relationship with the alter rebbe and ChassidusTheir agreements and disagreements
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The Dangers of Practicing Kabbalah Ma'asis
The Dangers of Practicing Kabbalah Ma'asis
Mar 6, 2024
1:29:26
The use of white magic to manipulate nature...
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Did the Jews Suffer During the Plagues? Join the Wrestling Between the Greatest Minds
Did the Jews Suffer During the Plagues? Join the Wrestling Between the Greatest Minds
Jan 12, 2024
1:20:25
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Did the Makos affect the Jews? If yes which ones? How were the Jews allowed to benefit from miracles? Ramba"m, Ibn Ezra, Radva"z, Chizkuni, R"O Bartenura, Chid"a, Rebbe
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The Rosh Yeshiva and the Head Shliach
The Rosh Yeshiva and the Head Shliach
Jan 2, 2024
1:33:25
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
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Join us as We Enter into the Universe of the Ketzos Hachoishen - on His Yortzeit
Join us as We Enter into the Universe of the Ketzos Hachoishen - on His Yortzeit
Jan 1, 2024
1:25:14
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heller HaKohen. History of his life and works; Shev Shmatsa, Ktzos Hachoshen, Avnei Miluim. Debate of Sfek Sfeka. Is it better than Roiv or not? What about money matters? Rashba, Tosfos, Pnei Yehoshua, Rabbi Akiva Eiger, Mahari Ben Lev (Rabbi Yosef ben Lev, Saloniki Greece)
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And if Binyamin Did Steal the Goblet? Would He Be Judged as a Yid?
And if Binyamin Did Steal the Goblet? Would He Be Judged as a Yid?
Dec 17, 2023
1:14:51
Source Sheet
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Was Yaakov or Esav Born First?
Was Yaakov or Esav Born First?
Nov 10, 2023
1:02:41
Was Yaakov or Esav Born First?
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The Arizal Was From A Different Planet
The Arizal Was From A Different Planet
Jul 30, 2025
1:37:03
Source SheetHistory of the Arizal and his colleaguesHalacha vs KabbalaChabad Rabbeim and the KabbalistsSome stories
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Brisk and Lubavitch
Brisk and Lubavitch
Aug 25, 2024
1:31:02
Source Sheet Yortzeit of R' Levik (20 Av, 1944) and R' Chaim Brisker (21 Av, 1918) When do we fast Taanis Esther if purim falls on Sunday? Are there exceptions? History of the Brisker Dynasty starting with R' Chaim of Volozhyn Relationship with Chassidus and Chassidei Chabad Anecdotes, stories, and Chidushim
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The Rabbi with a Sheitel
The Rabbi with a Sheitel
Aug 7, 2023
1:05:41
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
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Can I Argue With the Rambam?
Can I Argue With the Rambam?
Sep 1, 2024
1:39:22
Source Sheet Is it OK to come up with your own explanation to Torah? Are Derabanan as strict as Deoraisa? Can Rabbis argue with previous generations? Did the Amoraim ever argue with the Tanaim? Does it depend on how far apart they are in time?
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Dead Men Tell Tales
Dead Men Tell Tales
Sep 6, 2024
1:37:43
https://rb.gy/odn9jz • What can be used as testimony when there are no witnesses? • Can different types of testimony be admissible for different types of cases? • Eyesight vs other forms of knowledge, in monetary vs capital cases? • Story of Shlomo Hamelech and the dead baby. • How strong is a admitting guilt?
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Punished for a Crime Not Yet Committed
Punished for a Crime Not Yet Committed
Sep 8, 2024
1:27:08
Source Sheet When can one kill someone before they commit the crime? Why not for Avodah Zarah? How is it OK to kill a Ben Sorer Umoreh? Why does he get Skilah? Is he being killed for now or for the future?
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Moshiach and the Wardrobe Dilemma
Moshiach and the Wardrobe Dilemma
Sep 22, 2024
1:32:15
Source Sheet May one be buried in Shatnez? From where in the Torah do we see a proof for Techiyas Hameisim? Will Mitzvos will be nullified in Moshiachs times? What will be the order of events when Moshiach comes? Will there be two Techiyas Hameisim? Will those who come back in Techiyas Hameisim be obligated to keep the Mitzvos?
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A glimpse Into the Mind of the Minchas Chinuch
A glimpse Into the Mind of the Minchas Chinuch
Sep 27, 2024
1:31:23
Source Sheet History of the the Minchas Chinuch and his Seforim A few circular halachic conundrums: Eidim Zomemim Bris on Shabbos Eating - Being Satisfied and Benching Peru U'revu Teshuva being obligatory or not
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Kaparos. A Holy Ancient Custom? Or Perhaps Something More Sinister..
Kaparos. A Holy Ancient Custom? Or Perhaps Something More Sinister..
Oct 6, 2024
1:18:33
Source Sheet How strong is a Minhag? Source for the Minhag of Tashlich. What is the reason for Tashlich? Why do some hold we shouldn't do Tashlich? Source for Kaporos. What is the reason for Kaporos? Who holds not to do Kaporos and why?
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"You Do the Crime, You Do the Time". Why Don't Courts Recognize Teshuva?
"You Do the Crime, You Do the Time". Why Don't Courts Recognize Teshuva?
Oct 11, 2024
1:45:50
Source Sheet What does it mean to follow everything the owner says besides for leave? Different types of sins and what Teshuva do they require? What is Teshuva all about? Why doesn't Teshuva help for court mandated penalties?
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The Lulav Controversy: Reb Moshe Feinstein Challenges a Centuries-Old Practice
The Lulav Controversy: Reb Moshe Feinstein Challenges a Centuries-Old Practice
Oct 13, 2024
1:37:54
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/Lulav) What Mitzva comes first, Tadir or Mekudash? Dechia VS maavirin? Sukkah VS Daled minim? When should one make a brocho for the lulav? ASAP or by Hallel? Do you need to shake the Lulav when you make the brocho?
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Don Yitzchok Abarbanel and The Gut-Wrenching Expulsion From Spain
Don Yitzchok Abarbanel and The Gut-Wrenching Expulsion From Spain
Nov 1, 2024
1:41:00
Source Sheet A few tidbits from the Abarbanel's pirushim The history of the expulsion from Spain and the tragedies of the era
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Reb Yosef Engel Takes Us Where No One Has Gone Before
Reb Yosef Engel Takes Us Where No One Has Gone Before
Nov 3, 2024
1:26:44
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RYosefEngel) When did the halachic identity of the Yid begin? Is Gid Hanashe assur from Yaakovs time or from Har Sinai? Can you learn Halacha from before Matan Torah? How to view the Machlokes of Chatzi Shiur? Who was the Mekoshesh and why did he do it? לע"נ שניאור זלמן בן יבלח"ט חיים זאב הכהן In Memory of Shneur Zalman Cohen HY"D
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The Letter Reb Dovid Luria Sent To His Rebbe
The Letter Reb Dovid Luria Sent To His Rebbe
Nov 8, 2024
1:51:27
Source Sheet How were we Zoche to the mitzva of Tzitzis/Tcheles? Why is it so important who brought the Zechus? Is Techeles Me'akev? How many strings need to be Techeles? Why would the Talis have to be nice? Should one decorate a shofar? History and stories of R' Dovid Luria
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Sedom and the Rogatchover. This Will Blow You Away!
Sedom and the Rogatchover. This Will Blow You Away!
Nov 10, 2024
1:13:21
Source Sheet What was the extent of Sedom's sin? Why was Avraham's defense necessary? Why are the 4 cities split up in the punishment? Why is where Lot lived important? Why did Avraham ask about 50 Tzadikim?
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Can Someone Please Explain What Eliezer Is Doing?!?
Can Someone Please Explain What Eliezer Is Doing?!?
Nov 17, 2024
1:34:48
Source Sheet Who was Eliezer? Canaan? Og? How is that possible? What was the nature of his Shlichus? Where do we learn the need for a Minyan for marriage? How did Yitzchok marry Rivkah without ever seeing her beforehand? Is an Eved allowed to be a Shliach for Kiddushin/Get? Was Eliezer a Shliach for Avraham or Yitzchok? Why did they plot to kill Eliezer?
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Is a Fetus Alive? The Rambam That Everyone is Talking About.
Is a Fetus Alive? The Rambam That Everyone is Talking About.
Nov 24, 2024
1:42:33
Source sheet Why did Rivkah specifically go to Shem? What was Rivkah's question to Shem and what was his answer? Is a fetus a Nefesh? Can a fetus be considered a Rodef? Is a Treifa's blood less red than others? Abortion as Chatzi Shiur and/or Zara Levatala? Can a woman abort a Mamzer?
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Does G-d Speak To Women?
Does G-d Speak To Women?
Nov 29, 2024
1:37:16
Source sheet Why did Rivka not go to Yitzchok or Avraham? What makes someone a Novi? Why are certain people not counted? Does the Megilla make Esther into a Neviah? Was Rivka a Neviah? What does Rivka mean when she says "Alai Kilelashcha"? How do we explain Nevuos from those who weren't Neviim How do we reconcile the Gemara VS Medrash? What does it mean that prophecy ceased?
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Why All the Confusion Over Birchas Hagomel?
Why All the Confusion Over Birchas Hagomel?
Dec 1, 2024
1:40:10
Source sheet Where does the Brocho of Hagomel come from? Who's required to bless? Do you need a Minyan / Torah? How long do you have to say it? How do we calculate the requirement? Are the 4 exclusive or just examples? Can you make a Brocho for someone else? What's the nature of the Brocho, reciprocation or appreciation?
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The Legend of the Maharsha. You Won't Believe the Stories.
The Legend of the Maharsha. You Won't Believe the Stories.
Dec 6, 2024
1:47:52
Source sheet History of the 15th century. Do we do Miyun nowadays? Stories of the Maharsha The will of R Yehuda Hachassid. What does Maharsh"a stand for?
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Self Defense, Rodef, and the Shocking Mizrachi
Self Defense, Rodef, and the Shocking Mizrachi
Dec 15, 2024
1:32:37
Source Sheet Why did the brothers want to kill Yosef? Why was Yaakov distressed about the possibility of killing Esav Do you need to try other methods before killing a Rodef? Comparing a Rodef to a Rapist.
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The Battle of the Titans. Shulchan Aruch HaRav vs Aruch Hashulchan.
The Battle of the Titans. Shulchan Aruch HaRav vs Aruch Hashulchan.
Dec 22, 2024
1:32:00
Source Sheet History of Halachic Seforim through the ages Can you make up for missed Tefilos? How far back can you make up? Which Amida should you do first? How do you make up for a day with Ya'aleh V'yavo?
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Chanukah's Mysterious Ramoh: The Rosh (Rav Schochet) Dazzles Again
Chanukah's Mysterious Ramoh: The Rosh (Rav Schochet) Dazzles Again
Dec 29, 2024
1:30:01
Source Sheet What does it mean Mehadrin and Megadrin Min Hamehadrin? Does beautifying a Mitzvah need to be done while still involved in the Mitzvah? The Gri"z connects this to the Rambam's opinion on Menorah R' Avraham of Prague explains Tosfos opinion would change today when we light inside instead of outside.. If you forget to make the Bracha on the first candle, can you make it on a later candle? Is the obligation to light Menorah an obligation on the house or on the person? The Rosh (Rav Schochet)'s Chiddush resolving the Rambam and Ramoh's opinions
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Reb Shlomo Molcho and the Ten Martyrs. The Kabbalists Will Blow Your Mind!
Reb Shlomo Molcho and the Ten Martyrs. The Kabbalists Will Blow Your Mind!
Jan 5, 2025
1:26:38
Source sheet History and life of R' Shlomo Molcho The Mishnas Chassidim and R Yehuda Ben Bava Yibum the source of Gilgulim Weren't only 9 of the Shvatim involved in selling Yosef? Why did it take so many years for the Shvatim to be atoned? Did the Asara Harugai Malchus actually die? Did Yosef ever forgive his brothers? Did Reuven & Yaakov ever find out what happened to Yosef?
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Moshe Rabenu's "Painting" Wreaks Havoc Between the Litvaks and the Chassidim
Moshe Rabenu's "Painting" Wreaks Havoc Between the Litvaks and the Chassidim
Jan 17, 2025
1:27:17
Source Sheet
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Black Magic and the Rambam
Black Magic and the Rambam
Jan 26, 2025
1:27:39
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RambamBlackMagic) Does Black Magic and Kishuf really exist? Rambam vs Ramban Meiri explains the relevent Gemorahs Maase Rokeach, the Munkatcher, & The Rebbe explain that by believing in it it makes it real
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The Atheists Have a Field Day With This Bahag.
The Atheists Have a Field Day With This Bahag.
Feb 10, 2025
1:29:08
Source SheetRambam vs bahag if there is a mitzvah to believe in Hashem.Opinions of Sefer Hachinuch, Semag, Semak, Rashi.The Netziv's takeThe Megillas Esther defends the RambamThe Abarbanel's proofTzemach Tzedek takes it to a new level.
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Cannibalism, and the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
Cannibalism, and the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
Feb 14, 2025
1:34:21
Source Sheet Are Mitzvos Aseh greater than Lo Saaseh? Can you physically force someone to do an Aseh / not do a Lo Saaseh? If yes, only before they commit the sin or only during? Logic of "Aseh Docheh Lo Saaseh" Tevel vs Neveilah - Tevel vs Shmita - Neveilah vs Shmita What is the prohibition of eating human flesh, if any? Is human blood or milk kosher? Human flesh (Yid vs Goy) vs pig vs Neveilah.
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Nostalgia for Chezkas Habatim. Rav Yisroel Labkowski Weaves His Magic
Nostalgia for Chezkas Habatim. Rav Yisroel Labkowski Weaves His Magic
Feb 16, 2025
1:23:52
Source Sheet Explanation of Chezkas Habatim. How does one keep their property while gone? How long does someone need to keep their documentation of a property purchase? If the person eats Orlah, Shevi'is, or Kilayim does that count as a Chazakah? Can you make a Brocho on forbidden foods? Does one have Hana'ah from forbidden foods?
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The Vilna Gaon and the Tzemach Tzedek Wrestle Over the Yarmulka
The Vilna Gaon and the Tzemach Tzedek Wrestle Over the Yarmulka
Mar 2, 2025
1:38:40
Source Sheet Stories from the Gemara about head covering Does the Gemara's reference to head covering refer to a Yarmulka or to something more? Is wearing a Yarmulka an obligation or "Midas Chassidus"? Does it depend where you are or what you're doing? Does covering your head with your hand work? Drama over the Teshuva of the Tzemach Tzedek
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Esther; the women with two husbands... (mature audience, adult discussion)
Esther; the women with two husbands... (mature audience, adult discussion)
Mar 9, 2025
1:32:02
Source sheetEsther's relationship to/with MordechaiHow does it overlap with AchashveroshWith whom did she use a contraceptive?Who's child was Darius?How old was he when he got the crown?When is a child of adultery not a Mamzer?Passive vs active adultery
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Moshe and the Egel: Seeing is Believing?
Moshe and the Egel: Seeing is Believing?
Mar 11, 2025
1:24:13
Ki Sisa
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The Magic of the Bach, and the Enchanted Cemetery of Cracow.
The Magic of the Bach, and the Enchanted Cemetery of Cracow.
Mar 21, 2025
1:33:06
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/TheBach)History of the Bach & his generationStories of the Enchanted Cemetery of CracowThe Bach's take on Chodosh & YoshonHow a Calabrian Esrog landed in CorfuLetter of the Bach on Birchas HatorahStories of the Bach and the Taz
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Why Do Rabbis Think That They Have To Be Funny? The Pnei Yehushua Attacks Jewish Humor.
Why Do Rabbis Think That They Have To Be Funny? The Pnei Yehushua Attacks Jewish Humor.
Mar 23, 2025
1:17:19
Source SheetIs there a place in Yiddishkeit and in Torah for humor? Stories of the Sages
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Is Moreh Nevuchim Forbidden Territory?
Is Moreh Nevuchim Forbidden Territory?
Mar 31, 2025
1:30:08
Source SheetRambam reasoning for Karbanos in Moreh Nevuchim. Did the Rambam write the Moreh Nevuchim?Cherem and subsequent burnings of the Rambam's booksRaavad's critique of the RambamWhy did the Rambam write Moreh Nevuchim?
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The Blood of the Bnei Efraim, Who Fled Egypt Early.
The Blood of the Bnei Efraim, Who Fled Egypt Early.
Apr 4, 2025
1:30:19
Source SheetHow many years was Galus Mitzrayim?How many of those years were they actually in EgyptWhy did the Bnei Ephraim leave early?What was their mistake calculation?What was the difference between Menashe and Ephraim?
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Haggadah Is For Women Too. Or Is It?
Haggadah Is For Women Too. Or Is It?
Apr 6, 2025
1:20:54
Source SheetIs Vehigadeta Levincha considered Zman Grama?Are women obligated anyway?What about Sukkah?Does being part of the Neis make a difference?What is the status of the Bincha-child?
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The Medrash That Was Thrown Out of the Beis Medrash
The Medrash That Was Thrown Out of the Beis Medrash
Apr 25, 2025
1:33:39
Source SheetControversial Medrash about Yehoshuas historyValidity of this Medrash is debatedYehoshuas standing among Moshe's studentsWhy was Yehoshua chosen to lead the yidden against amalek?Was Yehoshua a scholar or a warrior?What was the order of learning from Moshe?Were Moshe and Yehoshua considered kings?Why did they let Rachav live?Why was Yehoshua allowed to marry her?Lineage of Yekhezkel and Yirmiah
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Loshon Horah Like You've Never Heard Before
Loshon Horah Like You've Never Heard Before
Apr 29, 2025
1:24:17
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/LashonHorah)Different types of Lashon HaraWhy was Gedalia held accountable?Is one only liable for Loshon Hara if he believes what he hears?Why is the one who the Loshon Hara is about at fault?Why is the one hears it punished more than the one who said it?
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The Vampire's Tattoo
The Vampire's Tattoo
Aug 7, 2023
1:18:23
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
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A Lag Baomer Conundrum: Rashbi vs Rashbi
A Lag Baomer Conundrum: Rashbi vs Rashbi
May 13, 2025
1:41:26
Source SheetHow could R Shimon Bar Yochai exempt the entire world from judgement?Contradiction between Rashbi & RashbiContradiction between R' Yishmael & R' YishmaelShould one first learn Torah or get married?Why didn't Ben Azai get married?
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The Devastation of the Crusades, and the Saddest Halachic Debate
The Devastation of the Crusades, and the Saddest Halachic Debate
May 20, 2025
1:29:18
Source sheet (https://rebrand.ly/crusades)History of the Grenada and other massacresMay one commit suicide to avoid sin?To do Teshuva?Story of R Chanina ben Tradyon vs story of ShaulSome stories
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Shavuos! Dovid Hamelech is (almost) Thrown Under the Bus.
Shavuos! Dovid Hamelech is (almost) Thrown Under the Bus.
May 28, 2025
1:20:45
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/Shavuos-Rus)Summary of RusEpisode of Doeg and Avnverdovid saved by his brother in lawChidushei Harim's insight.Question on Yeser's actions. Ploni Almoni refuses to marry Rus.Rashi's difficult explanation of that.Maharsha's Whopping theory, and the issues with it.Boaz seems to be biased with his Pesak? Chasam Sofer's struggle.Chavos Yair challenges the Rambam's words.The Brisker Rav's breakthrough explanation.
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The Wizardry of the Rameh of Fano
The Wizardry of the Rameh of Fano
Jun 9, 2025
1:32:45
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RamehFano)Story and ID of Eldad and MeidadTheir Nevuah and why they would have been put in jail. Halachik status of Yidden before Matan Torah.Story of Rebbi's 2 students who were healed Rameh M'panu explanation of how Amram could remarry YochevedHow Dovid was allowed to remarry Michal.Timeline of Amrams life.
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Speaking With a Tzadik at His Kever; a Holy Mitzvah, or a Serious Problem?
Speaking With a Tzadik at His Kever; a Holy Mitzvah, or a Serious Problem?
Jun 18, 2025
1:33:03
Source Sheets https://rebrand.ly/KivreiTzadikimWhy did Kalev go to Chevron and not Yehoshua?Is one allowed to visit the Kever of a Tzadik?Is it only to talk to Hashem?May one speak to the deceased?Difference between Tefillah and Techinah?Nusach of a Pa"n
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Gilgulim. Is Reincarnation for Real?
Gilgulim. Is Reincarnation for Real?
Jun 24, 2025
1:30:52
Source SheetOrigination of the idea of Gilgulim.The severity of Gilgul. Different sages who believed and didn't believe in Gilgulim.Is there a difference between men and women when it comes to Gilgul?Reasons why people come back as a Gilgul.Connection to Korach.
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Mishkan, Keilim, Krias Shmah
Mishkan, Keilim, Krias Shmah
Apr 20, 2023
1:10:05
Class given on 02/19/23 Source sheet 1 Source sheet 2
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You Would Never Imagine Who Bilaam Really Was
You Would Never Imagine Who Bilaam Really Was
Jul 8, 2025
1:21:50
Source SheetBalak is from midyan or moav?Was Lot's oldest daughter rewarded or rebuked for her objectionable plan?Were both of Lot's daughters considered sinners?Did Bilaam ever receive rectification?Bilaam is Lavan?How long did he live?Were there more than one bilaam?Bilaam was destined to smash his leg against the wall of stone.Why bilaam died by the sword.
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Eliyahu Hanavi Gets Tangled in a Halachic Conundrum
Eliyahu Hanavi Gets Tangled in a Halachic Conundrum
Jul 18, 2025
1:31:36
Source sheet (https://rebrand.ly/EliahuHanavi)A history of the RadvazHistory of EliyahuIf Eliyahu is Pinchas is he a Kohen?If so, how could he be in the same room as the dead child?
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Get Knocked Off Your Chair by the Levush and Maharit Alagazi
Get Knocked Off Your Chair by the Levush and Maharit Alagazi
Jul 23, 2025
1:47:38
Source sheetIntention vs action Wrong intention vs thinking that you're committing an sin How is thought worse than the Aveira?When is thought counted and when isn't it
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Does The Body Of A Tzaddik Emit Tumah?
Does The Body Of A Tzaddik Emit Tumah?
Jun 17, 2026
1:38:28
Source SheetsStory of the Arizals passingDoes a Nasi give off Tumah? Can a Cohen become Tamei for a Nasi?How was R Yishmael Cohen Gadol able to touch Raban Shimon be Gamliels head? How was Elazar allowed to be in the cave with Aharon?Do all Tzadikim pass away with a kiss of G-d?Does a goy make someone Tamei with Ohel?If someone passes away with the kiss of G-d do they give off Tumah?Can a Cohen go to Kivrei Tzadikim in Eretz Yisroel?What were the Yidden of Pesach Sheni Tamei from? Sponsored by https://kolleldach.com: Kollel Dach is a virtual Beis Medrash, with a structured curriculum, guided by world-renowned mashpi'im.
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Haman's Promiscuous Reverie Over Esther (Mature Audience)
Haman's Promiscuous Reverie Over Esther (Mature Audience)
Feb 24, 2026
1:30:14
Source SheetWhy did Esther show Haman favor in front of Achashverosh?How could Haman think that Esther wanted him and why would he covet the kings wife?How could a Malach frame Haman for a crime he didn't commit?What actually happened between Yael and Sisra?Why were Chevers family and the Keini friendly with Yavin and Sisra?Was Yael a Yid, ger or ger toshav?Is it greater to commit an Aveira Lishma or a Mitzvah not Lishma? Why was Yael greater than other great women?Who was Yaels Gilgul?Who was Sisras Gilgul?
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Mishloach Manos
Mishloach Manos
Apr 19, 2023
1:19:23
Class given on 03/05/23 Source sheets
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Chometz on Pesach
Chometz on Pesach
Apr 19, 2023
1:11:07
Class given on 04/02/23 Source sheet
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Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes
Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes
Mar 29, 2026
22:06
Pesach Special from Rabbi Kraz Sr.
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The Maharam of Rottenburg is Captured! Let's Release Him!
The Maharam of Rottenburg is Captured! Let's Release Him!
Apr 14, 2026
1:41:16
Click here to sponsor this (or another) Shiur. Source Sheet History of the MaharamWas the Maharam a Kabbalist?Was the money to redeem the Maharam actually raised?Can someone from a later generation argue with the Maharam?What did the Maharam say about Mesiras Nefesh?Why did the Maharam avoid his father?The Maharam said Mashuv Haruach 90x. What's the reasoning and does it work?Explaining the Machlokes of R Meir and R Yehudah
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Were the bothers justified with selling Yosef? The chavos yair's intriguing psak.
Were the bothers justified with selling Yosef? The chavos yair's intriguing psak.
Jan 3, 2023
1:05:07
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Class given on 12/11/22
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Did The Rif And The Rambam See Eye To Eye?
Did The Rif And The Rambam See Eye To Eye?
Apr 28, 2026
1:25:23
Source SheetHistory of the Geonim and the RishonimHistory of the RifSeveral Halachik instances where the Rif disagrees with most other opinionsIs a jew allowed to ask a non jew to do a biblical prohibition on Shabbos if it's for a Mitzvah?How many Blessings do we make on Tefillin?Are the days of mourning Biblical or Rabbinic?Techum ShabbosHow many times do the Rif and the Rambam disagree?In what case can a Beis Din blow Shofar on Shabbos?What does the Rif hold in a case of Teiku or a Cohen who grabbed?Why does the Shulchan Aruch pasken like Rabeinu Tam in Shkiah and not like the Rif and the Rambam? Co-Sponsored by:- Moshe Krasnjansky: In Honor of my Yom huledes and refuah shleima for מושקא בת יוכבד שפרה ובת שבע בת יוכבד שפרה - Dovid Cohen: In Honor of Yehuda Cohen
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Did Avraham feed the Angels meat & milk?
Did Avraham feed the Angels meat & milk?
Jan 3, 2023
1:07:38
Source Sheet Class given on 11/6/22
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The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 2
The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 2
May 19, 2026
1:32:26
Source SheetMachlokes in the Yerushalmy, R Chanina Ben Gamliel, Rabanan, Rashbi, and R Simai regarding what was written on the LuchosDid the writing on the luchos go all the way through to the other side?Reconciling Rashi in the Chumash and Rashi in the GemaraDifferent opinions in how the luchos were written How we get to the count described in the Yerushalmy Sponsored by הלל קנארק In Honor of ניר משה בן יצחק (אברך)
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The Unfaithful Wife Who Had All The Right Reasons
The Unfaithful Wife Who Had All The Right Reasons
May 26, 2026
1:44:01
Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/Unfaithful)Story of the woman who was unfaithful with good intentionsWhen it comes to a situation of an unfaithful woman, is 1 witness enough? When do you need 2 witnesses?Machlokes R Eliezer and R Yehoshua in SotahIf a woman is violated is she Assur to her husband?What about a Ketanah?Binyan Tzion back and forth on the original story of the woman who was unfaithful with good intentions.The Maharik makes a Kal vachomer from Esther. Sponsored by Dovid and Chana Keila Cohen in honor of all the family Simchas in the month of Sivan
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The Brilliance of the Sha'agas Aryeh
The Brilliance of the Sha'agas Aryeh
Jun 2, 2026
1:41:14
Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/ShaagasAryeh)History of the Sha'agas AryehAmount of times the Sha'agas Aryeh finished ShasHis thoughts on his contemporariesEating before MussafTadir vs Ein Maavirin in Benching, Talis/Tefillin, Leining Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh. Until when can one daven Mincha?What takes precedence Mussaf or Mincha?Kedimah vs Dechiyah, Tadir vs Mekudash, Talis vs TefillinMekudash vs Maalin BakodeshIf one did not make a Bracha before the Mitzvah can he make it afterwards?When remembering the exodus from Egypt, does it need to be done by saying it or can one think it?When should one begin saying the Bracha on the Talis?Can a mute hear someone else say a Bracha or Shema and be Yotze?Can a deaf person be Yotze Shema even though he can't hear what he's saying? Co - Sponsored by Evan Schecter - from the Chabad Central Boca Chevreh -"Thanks for a Geshmak Shiur week in and week out! "
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Were the Chashmonaim punished for being kings?
Were the Chashmonaim punished for being kings?
Jan 3, 2023
59:17
Source Sheet Class given on 12/25/22
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The battle of Barcelona vs Provence and the Rashba's cherem
The battle of Barcelona vs Provence and the Rashba's cherem
Jan 3, 2023
1:43:55
Class given on 11/3/22
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Divination, the Vilna Gaon's Gorel, and the Rogachover from nowhere
Divination, the Vilna Gaon's Gorel, and the Rogachover from nowhere
Jan 1, 2023
1:39:33
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Class given on 11/17/22
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Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great and Chanukah
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great and Chanukah
Jan 3, 2023
1:28:44
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Source Sheet 3 Class given on 12/15/22
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Tuvya the Dr., and Darwin
Tuvya the Dr., and Darwin
Jan 3, 2023
1:30:37
Class given on 10/27/22
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Chanuka, Reb Akiva Eiger and the Sfas Emes go head to head
Chanuka, Reb Akiva Eiger and the Sfas Emes go head to head
Jan 3, 2023
1:05:30
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Class given on 12/18/22
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Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 4
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 4
Jul 17, 2026
1:06:11
Source Sheets The Roler Coaster Of The 2nd Beis Hamikdash Class given at Chabad in South Beach
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Who were Mesaken the Tefillos
Who were Mesaken the Tefillos
Jan 3, 2023
1:11:20
Class given on 11/27/22
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Do we pronounce יששכר with one ש or both?
Do we pronounce יששכר with one ש or both?
Jan 3, 2023
1:01:44
Source Sheet Class given on 12/4/22
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Rochel & Leah. Zalman Zezmer, Rameh Mipanu.
Rochel & Leah. Zalman Zezmer, Rameh Mipanu.
Jan 3, 2023
1:16:33
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Class given on 12/1/22