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Sukkos! The Colossal Debate On Which Everyone Weighs In.
Sukkos! The Colossal Debate On Which Everyone Weighs In.
Sep 23, 2026
1:40:13
Source Sheet: https://RabbiKraz.com/SukkahStory of the Ba'al Shem Tovs holy paperWhat does sitting in the Sukkah commemorate?Why don't we celebrate Sukkos in Nissan?Why do we celebrate the clouds of glory over the Mann and the well of Miriam?Why are woman not obligated in the Sukkah? Shiur Sponsored Anonymously in memory of Charlie "Buttons" צדיק בן ישראל אליעזר הלוי
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Rabbeinu Yonah vs. the Rambam: The Assault and the Ultimate Repentance
Rabbeinu Yonah vs. the Rambam: The Assault and the Ultimate Repentance
Sep 17, 2026
1:22:49
Source sheetRav Shmuel Bar Eli attacks the Rambam.The Ra'avad's sharp critique The Rameh's failed campaign. The students who lost their lives The Kozhnitzer Maggid's insight.Reb Shlomo Min Hahor. Rabenu YonahReb Hillel hachasid tells the painful story.Rabenu Yonah's Teshuva and his title "Hachasid". Shiur sponsored by Sylvia Friedman in memory of Zaidy Dovid Nachman Kraz who's Yortzeit is Ches Tishrei
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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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The Depravity of Sedom - A License To Sin (Adult content)
The Depravity of Sedom - A License To Sin (Adult content)
Nov 6, 2025
1:36:27
Warning: Mature Content. For Adult audiences only. Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/LicenseToSin)Is one allowed to commit a lesser sin in order to avoid a more stringent sin?If someone does an aveirah L'shem Shamayim does he get Schar?Can the Beis Din condone sinful behavior in order that it shouldn't lead to worse sins?Can the Chachamim turn a blind eye to Aveiros being done in order not to aggravate and cause them to sin more? Co Sponsored L'zchus all of the Shluchim to the state of Florida
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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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Tidbits on Rosh Hashanah
Tidbits on Rosh Hashanah
Sep 9, 2026
1:40:03
Source SheetsIs Rosh Hashanah a time of Tzara? The Ritva in Nedarim. The Chida and the Baal Shem Tov explain how G-d can forgive us.Reb Levik's letter to the Rebbe.The Rameh miFano's 3 explanations about Rivka.The apple in honey debacle. Debate of Shevus Yaakov and Sharei Teshuvah.Kaf hachaim questions our custom.Answering his challenge. Reb Akiva Eiger enlightens Rashi.The Rebbe's Maamer gets us thinking. Stories on Rosh Hashanah Shiur sponsored Anonymously in appreciation of the Shiurim
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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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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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Kotzk and Lubavitch
Kotzk and Lubavitch
Feb 11, 2026
1:33:14
Source SheetHistory of R Elimelech, The Chozeh, the Yid Hakadosh, R Simcha Bunim and The KotzkerHistory of KotzkDid the Tzemach Tzedek and the Kotzker correspond?The scholarship of the KotzkerTorah thoughts of the Kotzker
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Who is really in charge of the finances?
Who is really in charge of the finances?
Feb 19, 2024
1:25:39
Can one take Tzedakah from a woman? Baba Kama, Shulchan Aruch, Meshech Chochmah, Ramban, Sforno, Aruch Hashulchan, Noda B'yehuda, Yam Shel Shlomo (Maharshal), Ra'avan, Tzafnas Pane'ach. Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 2-15-24
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Adam Muad L'olam. Responsibility for Accidental Damages, and the Difficult Rambam That All Are Grapling With"
Adam Muad L'olam. Responsibility for Accidental Damages, and the Difficult Rambam That All Are Grapling With"
Nov 19, 2023
1:05:29
Source Sheet
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The tussle of Abaye and Rava, with a dose of Reb Levik
The tussle of Abaye and Rava, with a dose of Reb Levik
Aug 13, 2025
1:11:05
The History of Rava & Abaye, and the deeper meaning behind their worldviews. - L'chvod Yom Habahir Chof Av -Unfortunately no Source Sheet
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Creepy Mummies of Ancient Egypt
The Creepy Mummies of Ancient Egypt
Dec 31, 2025
1:40:49
Source SheetMummifying practices of ancient EgyptWhy did they mummify people?Who mummified Yaakov? Yosef?Letter from the Mahara"tz ChiyusEmbalming vs autopsy vs cremation
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Purim! The Debate That Never Ends... The Rambam and the Alter Rebbe are Up Against Rabenu Tam and the Tzemach Tzedek
Purim! The Debate That Never Ends... The Rambam and the Alter Rebbe are Up Against Rabenu Tam and the Tzemach Tzedek
Mar 10, 2024
1:17:13
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
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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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Sambatyon Shiur
Sambatyon Shiur
Jan 3, 2023
1:26:58
Class given on 5/26/22
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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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The Moment You Touch Your Lulav, You've Entered Into Machloikes
The Moment You Touch Your Lulav, You've Entered Into Machloikes
Sep 30, 2025
1:30:40
Source SheetShould one get an Esrogs before or after yom kippur?Do some of the Minim need to be bound together? Do you need to hold all 4 at once to be Yotzei?If you don't have all 4, should you take what you have?Do you need to hold them in both hands? What if you held Lulav in the left hand and Esrog in the right?Which do you pick up first? Which do you put down first?
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Can I Booby Trap My Home?
Can I Booby Trap My Home?
Sep 9, 2025
1:48:19
Source SheetWhy can't one own a vicious dog?Incredible story of R' Yechiel of ParizhStories Amnon and Tamar & Story of R Yehoshua and his guestStory of the poisoned bully with sandwich & R' Zilberstein's psak.R' Frankel's questions & R' Zilberstein's responses.If a thief steals Arlah, do you have to tell him?
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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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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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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 Primordial Black Hole, and the Great Debate of the Italian Kabbalists
The Primordial Black Hole, and the Great Debate of the Italian Kabbalists
Aug 2, 2024
1:49:38
Source Sheet How does Tzimtzum and Giluy work? How is it connected to black holes? Is the Tzimtzum literal or a just a Mashal? (4 ways to interpret) What was the Vilna Gaon's issue with the Alter Rebbe and the Chassidim? Can it be that everyone really agrees in the end of the day? Parshas Matos - Massei
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The Chozeh of Lublin and the Chasam Sofer are at Either Extreme. Where do You Stand?
The Chozeh of Lublin and the Chasam Sofer are at Either Extreme. Where do You Stand?
Jul 15, 2024
1:25:49
Source Sheet Why does Rashi put Shema between Talis and Tefillin? Can you say Shema without wearing Tefillin? What's the difference between saying false testimony and bring an incomplete Korban? Can you say Shema without the Brachos? Parshas Balak
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Rashi, the Father of all Commentators
Rashi, the Father of all Commentators
Aug 4, 2024
1:28:21
Source Sheet Rashi's Yahrtzeit 29 Tamuz Rashi's life and family. He was born in the year 1040. He passed away at the age of 65. What does Rashi stand for? Who were Rashi's teachers? Can Rashi's pirush be taken L'Halacha?
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Yirmiyahu's Tears: How Could You Not Cry With Him?
Yirmiyahu's Tears: How Could You Not Cry With Him?
Aug 9, 2024
1:29:57
Source Sheet History of the destruction of the first Beis Hamikdash The last 3 kings till the destruction Kingdoms of Egypt VS Babylon Who were Yirmiah and Nevuchadnetzar a Gilgul of? Why did Nevuchadnetzar like Yirmiah? Why did the Nevuah of the destruction have to come through Yirmiah? Following Yirmiah through the ordeal, according to differing sages Plato's fascinating conversation with Yirmiah Tisha B'av
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Don't Let Me Catch You Learning on Tisha B'av. But if You're From Lublin...
Don't Let Me Catch You Learning on Tisha B'av. But if You're From Lublin...
Aug 11, 2024
1:20:31
Source Sheet Who is allowed to learn in Tisha B'av? What are you allowed to learn? Does the regular Chiyuv of learning apply on Tisha B'av or not? Why are you not allowed to learn on Tisha b'av? Is Tisha B'av more stringent than an Avel or is it more lenient? Are you allowed to learn on Erev Tisha B'av after Chatzos? Can you learn Chassidus as an Avel or on Tisha b'av? Tisha B'av
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The King of Kabbalah, and the Mysterious Controversy Over His Beard
The King of Kabbalah, and the Mysterious Controversy Over His Beard
Aug 18, 2024
1:25:59
History and life of R Menachem Azaria (The Ram"eh) of Panu Source Sheet How can we follow the teachings of R Yisrael Sarug if R Chaim Vital writes that the Arizal said he was the only one permitted to record his teachings? Did the Ram"eh keep his beard? If not, why? Source for issur of shaving. In what way is shaving Assur? R Yosef Irgaz refutes the Be'er Eisek Did the Chasam Sofer back down in his later years from his opinion on the Ram"eh's Beard? Geographical locations mentioned
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The Rabbi of Venice Who Was Bankrupted by the Casinos
The Rabbi of Venice Who Was Bankrupted by the Casinos
Aug 23, 2024
2:03:52
Source Sheets (https://rb.gy/h8tiin) The life and legacy of Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena His challenges with gambling Controversial theories about Yarmulka, kaballah, and gilgulim Recent Rabbi's who have taken issue with him
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It's Time To Meet The Chida
It's Time To Meet The Chida
Feb 19, 2026
1:41:31
Source Sheet (https://rabbikraz.com/Chida)The Chida's teachers.The night they sought to bring Mashiach.The consequences of forcing the redemption.The Rashash leaves Yerushalayim and passes on.Rav Chaim De La Roza receives 4 missos beis din.B'nei yissaschar accepts the Chida"s authority. Explanations of the Chida.Episode of the unfaithful woman in Livorno.Rav Ovodia challenges the Chida. Rav Yaakov Hillel defends.The Chida and the Chasidim.Chida's sadness after the untimely passing of his wife. The Rebbe publicizes the Chida's remedy for the redemption.
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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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Rosh Hashanah And Reb Yosef Karo's Mystifying Diary
Rosh Hashanah And Reb Yosef Karo's Mystifying Diary
Sep 1, 2026
1:33:42
Source Sheet: https://RabbiKraz.com/MagidMeisharimIs one allowed to fast on Rosh Hashanah?Is one supposed to fast on Rosh Hashanah?Is there a difference between the first and the 2nd day?History of the Magid MesharimContradictions between Magid Mesharim and the Shulchan Aruch Shiur sponsored L'zchus Orley Chaya Mushka bas Elisheva Geulah for a Refua Sheleima
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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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 Radvaz's Wisdom, And The Vow That Threatened To Destroy A Marriage
The Radvaz's Wisdom, And The Vow That Threatened To Destroy A Marriage
Jul 7, 2026
1:17:20
Source SheetHistory of the Radvaz.R Ovadia Yosef defends the Radvaz.The Radvaz's opinion regarding the 13 principles of faith.Do Mitzvos require Kavanah?The reason for Mitzvos.Kabalah vs Halacha.Can a vow of Nezirus Shimshon be anulled?Several answers of the Radvaz on situations of vows of Nezirus Shimshon Co-sponsored by:Avraham Kalikstein - In Memory of Harav Tzvi Dov ben Yitzchak Eizik Lieberman. Shloshim for R Hershel Lieberman on 17 tammuz.Peter Muehlsiegl - In memory of the Wolf & Neu families who lived and had a shul in Ober Klingen Germany until 1939
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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rav Ovadia Yosef, Rav Moshe Feinstein, And The Rav, Battle It Out
Rav Ovadia Yosef, Rav Moshe Feinstein, And The Rav, Battle It Out
Aug 6, 2025
1:41:19
Source SheetThe Kohanim's daily prayersAre the Aseres Hadibros special or the same as the rest of the Torah? How many Mitzvas are there?Why don't we say the Aseres Hadibros during davening?Should one stand for Aseres Hadibros?Does it matter if it's being read in Taam Elyon/Tachton?
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It's Just Not Elul Without the Remarkable Rav Efraim Zalman Margolius
It's Just Not Elul Without the Remarkable Rav Efraim Zalman Margolius
Aug 19, 2025
1:36:43
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RavEfraimZalmanMargolius)Rav Efraim Zalman Margolius - his background. The Kloiz of Brody.His father extols his wisdom. Story with The Apte Rebbe.His association with ChasidimPausing learning torah to hear the Megillah. The Avnei Nezer challenges his explanation. Nechemia's Sefer does not carry his name.Rav Margolius defends city EiruvunHis controversial take on Kohanim.The Minchas Yitzchak comes to his defense.
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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