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Wine & Alcohol: Our Friend Or Our Enemy?

Nov 10, 2026

1:29:48

Source Sheet: https://RabbiKraz.com/AlcoholNoach was so disgusted by water after the Mabul?Why did a Yaakov give Yitzchok wine if he hadn't asked for it?The Rambams outlook on getting drunk.How much should one drink on Purim?Are children obligated to drink the 4 cups of wine on Pesach?How does one fulfill the Mitzvah of being happy on Yom Tov?What is the Nazirs sin?The Rebbe's Gezeirah of a Revi'is Co-Sponsored L'zchus a refuah sheleima Gershon Leib Ben Menucha & in memory of Enta (Erna) bat Yaakov & Batya by her Loving family, Children, Grand children and great Grand children, for Aliyas Neshama as the completion of eleven month of kaddish is being said next week, may the torah being learnt be a zchus for her NeshamaKollel Iyun HaTalmud. Appreciate the depth, clarity, and excitement of learning Gemara B’Iyun! Visit https://KollelIyunHaTalmud.com today

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Shachris On The Beach At Sunrise: Sanctioned?

Nov 3, 2026

1:20:50

Source Sheets: https://RabbiKraz.com/BeachPrayerThe Ba'al Shem Tovs effect on inanimate objects.Is one allowed to daven in an open area?Why did Yitzchok Daven in the field?What is a Biksa?Why did Har Hamoriyah have a fence around it?What's the difference between a Tzibbur and a Yachid Davening?Why is a Shul supposed to have windows?Is one supposed to look up or down during Davening?Does one need to Daven near a wall or bush? Shiur sponsored by Pinny Young in honor of the birth/bris of our first grandchild. Shlomo Yehoshua ben Yaacov and Chaya Mushka!Sponsor of the month: Ari Schwartz: In memory of his grandfather Reb Gedalya Dov SchwartzKollel Iyun HaTalmud. Appreciate the depth, clarity, and excitement of learning Gemara B’Iyun! Visit https://KollelIyunHaTalmud.com today

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Shabsai Tzvi's 400th Birthday

Oct 28, 2026

1:38:47

Source SheetShabsai Tzvi early daysHalacha vs KabalahWhat does the Zohar say about the year 5408?Nathan of GazaHow can it be that so many Rabbis followed Shabsai Tzvi?Did Shabsai Tzvi fool Nathan of Gaza or the other way around?History of Shabsai Tzvi's wifeThe dangers of practical KabalahWhat happened after Shabsai Tzvi converted?End of his lifeThe remnants of Sabbateanism Shiur co-sponsored:- in honor of the birthday of Rabbi YY Meyers- by Kollel Iyun HaTalmud. Appreciate the depth, clarity, and excitement of learning Gemara B’Iyun! Visit https://KollelIyunHaTalmud.com todaySponsor of the month: Ari Schwartz: In memory of his grandfather Reb Gedalya Dov Schwartz

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Noach! The Arizal Knocks It Out Of The Park

Oct 13, 2026

1:24:12

Source Sheet: https://RabbiKraz.com/NoachArizalWho was Chanoch?Was Noach a Tzadik?Why does it say In his generations?Did everyone in those days live long or only a select few?History of Moshe's StickThe famous sword of MesushelachWhy didn't they call Noach by his name?Was the Tzohar a stone or a window and what's the relation to Noach's righteousness?Who did Noach come back as a Gilgul?Why was Moshe so attached to Yosef? Shiur co-sponsored:in honor of the birthday of Rabbi Mendy Goldbergby Kollel Iyun HaTalmud. Appreciate the depth, clarity, and excitement of learning Gemara B’Iyun! Visit KollelIyunHaTalmud.com today Sponsor of the month: Ari Schwartz: In memory of his grandfather Reb Gedalya Dov Schwartz

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Chava Shows Adam Who Runs The House

Oct 7, 2026

1:35:08

Source SheetDid Adam know what he was eating?How did Chava get him to sin?What was Adam's justification?The Chida enlightens us.The bizarre Ba'al Haturim.Explanations based on the Ba'al Haturim.Reb Heschel of Krakow.The Ben Ish Chai's challenge.His novel approach.Debate of Rambam and Ra'avad over domestic violence. The Maharam of Rottenburg steps in. The Maharshal outlaws it completely. Sponsor of the month: Avi Schwartz

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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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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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The Mystery of the Rebbe Maharash

May 10, 2024

1:15:19

Beis Iyar Special: Source Sheet The Life and Story of the Rebbe Maharash When is the Rebbe Maharash's actual DOB? Life shrouded in mystery. Rivalry with nephew Shlomo Zalman. His illness and passing.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Women's Wisdom (Chof Beis Shevat Special)

Feb 4, 2024

1:24:05

How old for bar or bas mitzvah? Nashim Da'atan Kalos or mature faster? Bruria was a gilgul of whom? Her stories and wisdom. What is "Binah Yeseira"? Why are women patur from Tefillin? "Shelo Asani Ishah/Sheasani Kirtzono" ("Shelo Asani Beheima?"), Zeresh's advice to Haman. Why are women not obligated to learn Torah? Story with Bava Ben Buta and the simple woman. Medrash, Gemoroh, Ritv"a, Rash"i, Ram"e Mi'panu, Mahara"l, Avudraham, Leket Yosher. Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2

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Does a Child Have a Claim to the Father's Rabbinical Post?

Jul 23, 2024

1:21:24

Source Sheet Why was Yehoshua Moshe's successor and not Moshe's child? Does the child need to be the greatest around or are some qualities enough? How does inheritance work with the Cohen Gadol? Parshas Pinchas

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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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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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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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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 Chief Rabbi of Vilna Stuns the World

Nov 10, 2023

1:08:43

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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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Rabbinic Judaism. The Avnei Nezer Is Attacked By His Dearest Student

Aug 26, 2025

1:43:28

Source sheet How do we view Mitzvos D'rabanan?Rambam vs Ramban vs BahagThe 3 elements of Torah Shebaal PehHow much power do the Rabanan/Chachamim have?Do Chachamim have the power to say my way or the highway?Once Chachamim formulate how to do a Mitzvah, is that now the only way to fulfill the Mitzvah?

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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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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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Dreams May Be More Than Just Dreams

Dec 2, 2025

1:44:37

Source SheetAre all dreams meaningful?Is one allowed to fast on Shabbos for a bad dream?Is there a difference if one has the same dream several times?Do dreams have an effect on real life?Are dreams nonsense or are dreams prophecy?Can you Pasken based on answers from heaven?

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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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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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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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Ezra added to and Dovid Hamelech removed from the Torah?? Join us for a fascinating journey with Rav Moshe Feinstein

Jul 9, 2024

1:00:41

Rambam: What makes a person a Kofer Batorah? Moshe Feinstein: One cannot learn the manuscript Yehuda Hachasid manuscript about Ezra adding dots to the torah and Shiras Habe'er being swapped by Dovid Hamelech based on the Binyan Yegoshua, from Kosnos Ohr: Meir of Eisenshtat - The Panim Meiros and The Tzioni by Menachem Tziuni must be burned Mishneh Halachos - Rav Menashe Klein: Reb Moshe never wrote parts of the letter R Shlomo Zalman Aurbach & Rav Elyoshev said not to publics the manuscript Why is Mishkav Zachor forbidden? Stories: Maharam Beribi and the Berditchever, Reb Moishes Patience Ibn Ezra, Shaloh Parshas Chukas

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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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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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"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

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

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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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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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

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!

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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"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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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?

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?

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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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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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.

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

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!

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

Jan 17, 2025

1:27:17

Source Sheet

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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.

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

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

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

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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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

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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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.

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.

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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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 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?

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

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 Tale of Iyov and the Orphans Stumps the Rabbis

Oct 29, 2025

1:40:52

Source Sheet: https://rebrand.ly/IyovBackground of IyovWas Iyov great than Avraham?Is one allowed to steal if their intention is not to steal?4 answers as to why Iyov was allowed to take charge of orphans property without their consent. (Co-sponsored anonymously in honor of Rabbi Mendy Goldberg of Coram NY in honor of his birthday)

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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

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?

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 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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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

Mar 29, 2026

22:06

Pesach Special from Rabbi Kraz Sr.

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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

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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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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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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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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G-d Says "Lo Sachmod". But I Do Covet!

Feb 5, 2026

1:28:22

Source SheetHow can G-d command me to what to desire?The Ibn Ezra's story of the princessThe Reishis Chochma's story of the saint in the cemeteryThe curious tales of the Semak Reb Tzadok Hakohen encourages the lustful manThe debates of the Rambam & Ra'avadThe Chofetz Chaim's unexpected instructionThe Kuzheglaver and the Imrei Emes

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Why Aren't There More People Learning Ibn Ezra?

Jan 27, 2026

1:41:50

Source Sheet History/Biography of the Ibn Ezra- Did the Ibn Ezra give up his life Al Kiddush Hashem?Was the Ibn Ezra a Ba'al Talmudah?Why didn't the Jews fight back against the Egyptians?Why did that generation have to die in the desert?Why was it important that Moshe grow up in the royal palace?Were all Pesukim in the Torah written by Moshe?Ibn Ezras cryptic explanation on the goat of Azazel.Is one allowed to go to doctors?Did the Jews eat Matzah in Egypt?

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Tefillin In The Desert?! Reb Menachem Ziemba, The Malbim, And The Rebbe, Weigh In.

Jan 19, 2026

1:25:32

Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/TefillinDesert)Did the jews wear Tefillin in the desert?The Medrashim debate this point.The Mabit and the Ra'avan take one side.The Rashba's revolution. The difficult Ramban and the Radvaz's objections.Reb Memachem Ziemba and his son.Reb Shaul Berlin's take The Malbim believes it's all based on a debate in Gittin.The Rebbe spins it in the opposite direction.

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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?

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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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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From Majorca to Algeria: The Genius of the Rashbatz

Dec 24, 2025

1:33:11

Source SheetHistory of the Rashbatz: Reb Shimon ben Tzemach DoronHistory of 1391 Spain, Mallorca and AlgeriaWhy is the Kesuba seemingly such a small amount? Won't people take it lightly?Is one allowed to be paid to teach/learn TorahHistory of how the Rivash was appointed as head Rabbi in AlgeriaCan the leg of the letter Kuf touch the top in a Sefer Torah?Do we force the husband to divorce his wife in the case of a Moredes?

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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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Rav Asher Weiss Tackles the Rameh MiFano

Nov 25, 2025

1:42:17

Source Sheet (http://rebrand.ly/RavWeissRameh)What is the source for not mixing two Simchas?Do we learn Dinim from before Matan Torah?Is one allowed to get married on Purim?Why don't we do Kiddush Levana on Friday night or Yom Tov?

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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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Enter Rav Yosef Engel's Amusement Park

Nov 11, 2025

1:38:02

Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/YosefEngel)Avraham kept the entire Torah. Several questions on this.How did Avraham take away Yishmaels inheritance?Can one Pasken from Nevuah, Dreams, or a revelation from Eliyahu?Did Dovid remarry Michal based on the word of a Navi or Ruach Hakodesh?Can we differentiate between a Bas Kol to verify facts and a Vas Kol to pasken Halacha?

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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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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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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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