Popular Shows by Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim
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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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Does Anyone Know How to Count? The Backdrop to the Purim Saga
Does Anyone Know How to Count? The Backdrop to the Purim Saga
Mar 15, 2024
1:24:27
The Fascinating History of Bavel, Paras and Madai. Seder Hadoros, Medrash Rabbah, R Tzadok Hakohen from Lublin, Rame M'panu, Arizal, Zohar, Maharsha, Rosh, Tosfos Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Source Sheet 3
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Purim! The Sha'agas Aryeh and the Noda B'Yehuda Have a Tug of War With the Rashba and Ritva. Come Give Them a Hand!
Purim! The Sha'agas Aryeh and the Noda B'Yehuda Have a Tug of War With the Rashba and Ritva. Come Give Them a Hand!
Mar 17, 2024
1:27:06
Which Megillah reading is the main one? 10 Practical differences Megillah is a prayer? 3 options for someone that can't make it to Shul Source Sheet Shulchan Aruch, Magen Avraham, Terumas Hadeshen, Pri Chadash, Sha'agas Aryeh, Noda B'Yehuda, Rashba, Ritva, Ta'z, Mishna Berurah, R' Ovadia Yosef
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Halacha Under a Microscope
Halacha Under a Microscope
Apr 10, 2024
1:12:15
Parshas Shmini Source Sheet
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Must a Bris Milah have Pain?
Must a Bris Milah have Pain?
Apr 12, 2024
1:26:33
Parshas Tazria: Mitzvas Milah Does a Bris Milah need to hurt? Every Rabbi of the past 150 years, (and their great nephews), get in on the debate. Let's get in on it too. Source Sheet
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Ma'amar "B'etzem Hayom Hazeh"
Ma'amar "B'etzem Hayom Hazeh"
Apr 14, 2024
5:40
Mazal tov to the entire Krasnjanski Family on the birth of Dovid Nachman! This Maamar was said at the bris.
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Tidbits on the Haggadah
Tidbits on the Haggadah
Apr 14, 2024
1:30:21
Tidbits on the Haggadah Shel Pesach
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A Journey Through the "Ta"z Hayodua"
A Journey Through the "Ta"z Hayodua"
Apr 18, 2024
56:09
Parshas Tazria 2022
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11 Nissan Farbrengen with Chabad of South Beach
11 Nissan Farbrengen with Chabad of South Beach
Apr 18, 2024
1:14:56
11 Nissan Farbrengen with Chabad of South Beach
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Nadav and Avihu Die at the hand of heaven? they weren't even 20 years old?!
Nadav and Avihu Die at the hand of heaven? they weren't even 20 years old?!
May 2, 2024
1:41:18
Parshas Acharei Mos
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Tattoos and Permanent Makeup
Tattoos and Permanent Makeup
May 5, 2024
1:06:27
Parshas Kedoshim "Ksoves Ka'aka" Do you need both piercing and ink for it to be Osur? Does the order matter? Who is liable, the tattoo-ee or the tattoo-ist? Is it limited to what is being drawn/written? Is it only for permanent ink? Is Micro-pigmentation ok? Does Kovod Habrios a factor? Does one need to remove a tattoo after doing Teshuva? Source Sheet
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The Mystery of the Rebbe Maharash
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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A Sefiras Haomer Dilemma
A Sefiras Haomer Dilemma
May 12, 2024
1:27:36
The greatest minds of the past find themselves in the same boxing ring. Source Sheet Is Sefira Deoraisa or Derabanan? Deoraisa VS Tadir VS Mekudash VS Derabanan What comes first, Birkas Hamazon or Sefira? Is it necessary to mention Yetzias Mitzrayim on Shabbos? Stories of Shaagas Aryeh Parshas Emor
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L'shem yichud is linked to Shabsai Tzvi?! The Chida is Unforgiving of the Nodah B'yehuda's Accusation
L'shem yichud is linked to Shabsai Tzvi?! The Chida is Unforgiving of the Nodah B'yehuda's Accusation
May 17, 2024
1:41:53
Source Sheet Is Sefiras Haomer Deoraisa (Rambam and Ravya) or Derabanan? Is it OK to follow kaballistic customs when one isn't "up to it"? When do we say L'shem Yichud and why? Story of the Chida and the golden staircase Chagiga, Rambam, Raavya, Chok yaakov, Noda b'yehuda, Chavos Yair, Zevachim, Teshuva MaiAhava - R Elazar Fleckels, R Yaakov Emden, Chida, Oir Layesharim - R Zaroch Eidlitz, Samach vov - Rebbe Rashab, Rebbe
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When Halacha and Kabbalah Collide; a Lag Baomer Special
When Halacha and Kabbalah Collide; a Lag Baomer Special
May 19, 2024
1:24:22
Source Sheet Is the Gid Hanashe mutar or assur Bahana'a? How many Brachos do we say on Tefillin according to Zohar vs most poskim? Do we wear Tefillin on Chol Hamoed? Does the one who goes up for an Aliyah read aloud or quietly? Do you have to hear yourself say the words during Shema and Shmone Esrei? What do you do if you walk in to shul in middle of davening? What is the source for the Bracha of Hanosen Laya'ef Koach and do we say it? Should you wear Tzitzis at night? Which way should your bed face?
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The Chasam Sofer Battles With the Reform Movement in Hungary
The Chasam Sofer Battles With the Reform Movement in Hungary
Jun 2, 2024
1:10:58
Placement of the Bimah and the Torah in Shul. Does it need to be in the middle because of convenience or halacha? May one daven in a shul where it isn't in the middle Is the Rambam saying a Halachah or giving friendly advice? Source Sheet Parshas Bamidbar
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The Heated Controversy of Restoring Authentic Smicha
The Heated Controversy of Restoring Authentic Smicha
Jun 4, 2024
1:36:04
Sunday Kollel Shiur (Class given in 5782)
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A Kabbalist, a Litvak, and a Chossid, Walk Into a Bar on Shavuos Night
A Kabbalist, a Litvak, and a Chossid, Walk Into a Bar on Shavuos Night
Jun 7, 2024
1:40:56
Source Sheet When did the Minhag to stay up shavuos night start Amazing stories with the kabbalists (R' Yosef Karo, R' Shlomo Elkabatz, R' Chaim Vital, Etc.) What should we learn? Should you learn Mishnayos or is one specifically not supposed to? Shavuos
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Birkas HaTorah: the Students of the Vilna Gaon Quarrel on Whether They Can Debate With Their Master
Birkas HaTorah: the Students of the Vilna Gaon Quarrel on Whether They Can Debate With Their Master
Jun 16, 2024
1:33:16
Source Sheet Is Birkas Hatorah Deoraisa? If Deoraisa, is it a separate mitzva? Do you need a Brocho to think Torah? Is thinking like speaking? Is writing like speaking? Can you write Sefiras Haomer? Can witnesses write their testimony? Do you need to say the words of Bitul Chametz?
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If the Messenger is Hurt, is the Sender Responsible? A Journey Through the Responsa of the Ages
If the Messenger is Hurt, is the Sender Responsible? A Journey Through the Responsa of the Ages
Jun 27, 2024
1:22:15
Source Sheet Why did Moshe only daven for Yehoshua? Why is there a mitzva to pay on time? An unpaid Shliach is a basically a borrowed human? Ramban's letter. The Mordechai may argue or agree. Letters of Maharshal & Maharam. Destruction of Nov. Avner's death. Parshas Sh'lach L'zchus refuah shleima l'reb Avraham ben Chayah Rivkah
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Come Let a Mysterious Mystic Blow Your Mind Away
Come Let a Mysterious Mystic Blow Your Mind Away
Jun 28, 2024
1:18:22
Source Sheet Zohar - Moshiach will first appear in the Galil. Gemara - Sanhedrin moved to Teveriah and the Geulah will begin in Teveriah. R Meir referred to himself as Moshiach. Machlokes between R Yehuda and R Meir if someone who does not act like a son is still a son or not. Story of Menashe and Yeshaya. Ben Ish Chai explains why was Yeshaya caught through his Tzitzis. Turnus Rufus vs R Akiva are the Yidden servants or sons of Hashem. Emes L'Yakov - Malach Michoel can only Pasken like R Yehuda and only Hashem can Pasken like R Meir. This is why R Meir is buried in Teveriah... Parshas Sh'lach
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Stirring the Pot of Machloikes: Righteous Act or Sin?
Stirring the Pot of Machloikes: Righteous Act or Sin?
Jun 30, 2024
1:19:57
Source Sheet Yalkut Shimoni brings some of Korach's clever arguments. Rameh M'panu says that husband and wife in story of Bava ben Buta and R' Meir were gilgulim of Korach and his wife. Rav says in Sanhedrin that one who is involved in Machlokes transgresses a Lav. Do you violate a Lav for being involved in a Machlokes? If yes is it De'oraysa or Derabanan? If yes, which Lav? Rambam vs Ramban Is it a Lav to challenge the Kehunah? Parshas Korach
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Dassan and Aviram's Calculated Rebellion
Dassan and Aviram's Calculated Rebellion
Jul 1, 2024
1:21:19
Korach
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Suicide, Korach's Cohorts, and the Most Controversial Sefer in Halacha
Suicide, Korach's Cohorts, and the Most Controversial Sefer in Halacha
Jul 5, 2024
1:59:23
Source Sheet Did Korach and the 250 people with him know they would die? If yes, why did they go through with it? Is suicide considered murder? One Gemara learns it from "Lo tirtzach" and another learns it from "Ach Es Dimchem" in Parshas Noach. What is the Nafka Minah between the 2? Does someone who commits suicide get Olam Habah? Does one do aveilus for them? Say kaddish? Can one put themselves in danger to save others? Was Shaul allowed to take his own life? (Rameh M'panu says Shaul was a gilgul of Lemech) Is one allowed to commit suicide as Teshuva? Can one take their life if they are suffering? R Shaul Berlin vs R Rephael Hamburger Parshas Korach
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May a Kohen Soldier Duchen? Rav JB Soloveitchik Takes on the World
May a Kohen Soldier Duchen? Rav JB Soloveitchik Takes on the World
Jul 7, 2024
1:06:34
Source Sheet The prosecution cannot become the defendant: This is how we know that Hashem agreed to Moshe breaking the Luchos. Yechezkel asked to change the ox in the Merkava. Can a Kohen who killed someone duchen Birkas Kohanim? Can he serve in the Beis Hamikdash? Does Teshuva help? B'shogeg or Meizid? Can soldiers in the IDF duchen? R Ovadya Yosef and R Moshe Feinstein vs R JB Solevetchik Parshas Chukas
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Moshe Hit the Rock? Big Deal!
Moshe Hit the Rock? Big Deal!
Jul 8, 2024
1:33:48
Exploring Rashis view on why Moshe hit the rock? Why did Moshe hit the rock two times? Vort of the Chidushei Ha'Rim& why we sing Al Hasaleh Hach Hach as a happy song Bechor Shor has a unique time line and view of what the sin was Tosfos says Moshe and Aharon were punished because the Jews misunderstood them The strange opinion of Pesikda D'rav Kahana- Moshe was setup by G-d?! Ibn Ezra and Chosid Yavetz similar unique idea about Moshe's sin & the story of the Ariza"l that makes us question it Rogechover Moshe used the wrong stick and had an impact on Taharas Hamishpacha?! Rambam: Moshe made jews think G-d was angry?? Parshas Chukas
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Ezra added to and Dovid Hamelech removed from the Torah?? Join us for a fascinating journey with Rav Moshe Feinstein
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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Prophecy Outside of Israel. The Unfortunate Saga of the Lonely Kabbalist, Reb Avraham Abulafia.
Prophecy Outside of Israel. The Unfortunate Saga of the Lonely Kabbalist, Reb Avraham Abulafia.
Jul 12, 2024
1:39:50
Source SheetMap of Europe How did Yechezkel have Nevuah in Bavel? Can there be Nevuah outside of Eretz Yisroel? Why did the Rashba come out so strongly against R Avraham Abulafia? Does the Rambam hold there can be Nevuah today? Parshas Chukas
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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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Does a Child Have a Claim to the Father's Rabbinical Post?
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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The Ramban: A Giant Amongst Giants
The Ramban: A Giant Amongst Giants
Jul 28, 2024
1:31:47
The history of the Ramban
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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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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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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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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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The Lulav Controversy: Reb Moshe Feinstein Challenges a Centuries-Old Practice
The Lulav Controversy: Reb Moshe Feinstein Challenges a Centuries-Old Practice
Oct 13, 2024
1:37:54
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/Lulav) What Mitzva comes first, Tadir or Mekudash? Dechia VS maavirin? Sukkah VS Daled minim? When should one make a brocho for the lulav? ASAP or by Hallel? Do you need to shake the Lulav when you make the brocho?
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Don Yitzchok Abarbanel and The Gut-Wrenching Expulsion From Spain
Don Yitzchok Abarbanel and The Gut-Wrenching Expulsion From Spain
Nov 1, 2024
1:41:00
Source Sheet A few tidbits from the Abarbanel's pirushim The history of the expulsion from Spain and the tragedies of the era
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Reb Yosef Engel Takes Us Where No One Has Gone Before
Reb Yosef Engel Takes Us Where No One Has Gone Before
Nov 3, 2024
1:26:44
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RYosefEngel) When did the halachic identity of the Yid begin? Is Gid Hanashe assur from Yaakovs time or from Har Sinai? Can you learn Halacha from before Matan Torah? How to view the Machlokes of Chatzi Shiur? Who was the Mekoshesh and why did he do it? לע"נ שניאור זלמן בן יבלח"ט חיים זאב הכהן In Memory of Shneur Zalman Cohen HY"D
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The Letter Reb Dovid Luria Sent To His Rebbe
The Letter Reb Dovid Luria Sent To His Rebbe
Nov 8, 2024
1:51:27
Source Sheet How were we Zoche to the mitzva of Tzitzis/Tcheles? Why is it so important who brought the Zechus? Is Techeles Me'akev? How many strings need to be Techeles? Why would the Talis have to be nice? Should one decorate a shofar? History and stories of R' Dovid Luria
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Sedom and the Rogatchover. This Will Blow You Away!
Sedom and the Rogatchover. This Will Blow You Away!
Nov 10, 2024
1:13:21
Source Sheet What was the extent of Sedom's sin? Why was Avraham's defense necessary? Why are the 4 cities split up in the punishment? Why is where Lot lived important? Why did Avraham ask about 50 Tzadikim?
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Can Someone Please Explain What Eliezer Is Doing?!?
Can Someone Please Explain What Eliezer Is Doing?!?
Nov 17, 2024
1:34:48
Source Sheet Who was Eliezer? Canaan? Og? How is that possible? What was the nature of his Shlichus? Where do we learn the need for a Minyan for marriage? How did Yitzchok marry Rivkah without ever seeing her beforehand? Is an Eved allowed to be a Shliach for Kiddushin/Get? Was Eliezer a Shliach for Avraham or Yitzchok? Why did they plot to kill Eliezer?
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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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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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The Atheists Have a Field Day With This Bahag.
The Atheists Have a Field Day With This Bahag.
Feb 10, 2025
1:29:08
Source SheetRambam vs bahag if there is a mitzvah to believe in Hashem.Opinions of Sefer Hachinuch, Semag, Semak, Rashi.The Netziv's takeThe Megillas Esther defends the RambamThe Abarbanel's proofTzemach Tzedek takes it to a new level.
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Cannibalism, and the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
Cannibalism, and the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
Feb 14, 2025
1:34:21
Source Sheet Are Mitzvos Aseh greater than Lo Saaseh? Can you physically force someone to do an Aseh / not do a Lo Saaseh? If yes, only before they commit the sin or only during? Logic of "Aseh Docheh Lo Saaseh" Tevel vs Neveilah - Tevel vs Shmita - Neveilah vs Shmita What is the prohibition of eating human flesh, if any? Is human blood or milk kosher? Human flesh (Yid vs Goy) vs pig vs Neveilah.
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Nostalgia for Chezkas Habatim. Rav Yisroel Labkowski Weaves His Magic
Nostalgia for Chezkas Habatim. Rav Yisroel Labkowski Weaves His Magic
Feb 16, 2025
1:23:52
Source Sheet Explanation of Chezkas Habatim. How does one keep their property while gone? How long does someone need to keep their documentation of a property purchase? If the person eats Orlah, Shevi'is, or Kilayim does that count as a Chazakah? Can you make a Brocho on forbidden foods? Does one have Hana'ah from forbidden foods?
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The Vilna Gaon and the Tzemach Tzedek Wrestle Over the Yarmulka
The Vilna Gaon and the Tzemach Tzedek Wrestle Over the Yarmulka
Mar 2, 2025
1:38:40
Source Sheet Stories from the Gemara about head covering Does the Gemara's reference to head covering refer to a Yarmulka or to something more? Is wearing a Yarmulka an obligation or "Midas Chassidus"? Does it depend where you are or what you're doing? Does covering your head with your hand work? Drama over the Teshuva of the Tzemach Tzedek
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Esther; the women with two husbands... (mature audience, adult discussion)
Esther; the women with two husbands... (mature audience, adult discussion)
Mar 9, 2025
1:32:02
Source sheetEsther's relationship to/with MordechaiHow does it overlap with AchashveroshWith whom did she use a contraceptive?Who's child was Darius?How old was he when he got the crown?When is a child of adultery not a Mamzer?Passive vs active adultery
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Moshe and the Egel: Seeing is Believing?
Moshe and the Egel: Seeing is Believing?
Mar 11, 2025
1:24:13
Ki Sisa
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The Magic of the Bach, and the Enchanted Cemetery of Cracow.
The Magic of the Bach, and the Enchanted Cemetery of Cracow.
Mar 21, 2025
1:33:06
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/TheBach)History of the Bach & his generationStories of the Enchanted Cemetery of CracowThe Bach's take on Chodosh & YoshonHow a Calabrian Esrog landed in CorfuLetter of the Bach on Birchas HatorahStories of the Bach and the Taz
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Why Do Rabbis Think That They Have To Be Funny? The Pnei Yehushua Attacks Jewish Humor.
Why Do Rabbis Think That They Have To Be Funny? The Pnei Yehushua Attacks Jewish Humor.
Mar 23, 2025
1:17:19
Source SheetIs there a place in Yiddishkeit and in Torah for humor? Stories of the Sages
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Is Moreh Nevuchim Forbidden Territory?
Is Moreh Nevuchim Forbidden Territory?
Mar 31, 2025
1:30:08
Source SheetRambam reasoning for Karbanos in Moreh Nevuchim. Did the Rambam write the Moreh Nevuchim?Cherem and subsequent burnings of the Rambam's booksRaavad's critique of the RambamWhy did the Rambam write Moreh Nevuchim?
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The Blood of the Bnei Efraim, Who Fled Egypt Early.
The Blood of the Bnei Efraim, Who Fled Egypt Early.
Apr 4, 2025
1:30:19
Source SheetHow many years was Galus Mitzrayim?How many of those years were they actually in EgyptWhy did the Bnei Ephraim leave early?What was their mistake calculation?What was the difference between Menashe and Ephraim?
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Haggadah Is For Women Too. Or Is It?
Haggadah Is For Women Too. Or Is It?
Apr 6, 2025
1:20:54
Source SheetIs Vehigadeta Levincha considered Zman Grama?Are women obligated anyway?What about Sukkah?Does being part of the Neis make a difference?What is the status of the Bincha-child?
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The Medrash That Was Thrown Out of the Beis Medrash
The Medrash That Was Thrown Out of the Beis Medrash
Apr 25, 2025
1:33:39
Source SheetControversial Medrash about Yehoshuas historyValidity of this Medrash is debatedYehoshuas standing among Moshe's studentsWhy was Yehoshua chosen to lead the yidden against amalek?Was Yehoshua a scholar or a warrior?What was the order of learning from Moshe?Were Moshe and Yehoshua considered kings?Why did they let Rachav live?Why was Yehoshua allowed to marry her?Lineage of Yekhezkel and Yirmiah
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Loshon Horah Like You've Never Heard Before
Loshon Horah Like You've Never Heard Before
Apr 29, 2025
1:24:17
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/LashonHorah)Different types of Lashon HaraWhy was Gedalia held accountable?Is one only liable for Loshon Hara if he believes what he hears?Why is the one who the Loshon Hara is about at fault?Why is the one hears it punished more than the one who said it?
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The 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
175
The Wizardry of the Rameh of Fano
The Wizardry of the Rameh of Fano
Jun 9, 2025
1:32:45
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RamehFano)Story and ID of Eldad and MeidadTheir Nevuah and why they would have been put in jail. Halachik status of Yidden before Matan Torah.Story of Rebbi's 2 students who were healed Rameh M'panu explanation of how Amram could remarry YochevedHow Dovid was allowed to remarry Michal.Timeline of Amrams life.
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Speaking With a Tzadik at His Kever; a Holy Mitzvah, or a Serious Problem?
Speaking With a Tzadik at His Kever; a Holy Mitzvah, or a Serious Problem?
Jun 18, 2025
1:33:03
Source Sheets https://rebrand.ly/KivreiTzadikimWhy did Kalev go to Chevron and not Yehoshua?Is one allowed to visit the Kever of a Tzadik?Is it only to talk to Hashem?May one speak to the deceased?Difference between Tefillah and Techinah?Nusach of a Pa"n
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Gilgulim. Is Reincarnation for Real?
Gilgulim. Is Reincarnation for Real?
Jun 24, 2025
1:30:52
Source SheetOrigination of the idea of Gilgulim.The severity of Gilgul. Different sages who believed and didn't believe in Gilgulim.Is there a difference between men and women when it comes to Gilgul?Reasons why people come back as a Gilgul.Connection to Korach.
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Eliyahu Hanavi Gets Tangled in a Halachic Conundrum
Eliyahu Hanavi Gets Tangled in a Halachic Conundrum
Jul 18, 2025
1:31:36
Source sheet (https://rebrand.ly/EliahuHanavi)A history of the RadvazHistory of EliyahuIf Eliyahu is Pinchas is he a Kohen?If so, how could he be in the same room as the dead child?
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Get Knocked Off Your Chair by the Levush and Maharit Alagazi
Get Knocked Off Your Chair by the Levush and Maharit Alagazi
Jul 23, 2025
1:47:38
Source sheetIntention vs action Wrong intention vs thinking that you're committing an sin How is thought worse than the Aveira?When is thought counted and when isn't it
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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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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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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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Rabbinic Judaism. The Avnei Nezer Is Attacked By His Dearest Student
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?
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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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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Tashlich Causes Mayhem Amongst European Rabbis
Tashlich Causes Mayhem Amongst European Rabbis
Sep 17, 2025
1:29:11
Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/Tashlich) מוקדש לזכות לרפו"ש לרפואה שלמה לבצלאל יהודה בן חנה הני', רבקה בת אסתר חדוה, כוכבה בת לואיזהHistory of the Shaloh and Kitzur ShalohYaakov Emden's letter on the Kitzur ShalohIs one allowed to do Tashlich on Shabbos?Can one do Tashlich on a day other than the first day of RH?Does Tashlich absolve one of their sins?Where does Tashlich originate from?Why do we do Tashlich?Why should Tashlich be done in front of live fish?Why are so many things on RH done in remembrance of the Akeidah?
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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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The Secret Society of Rabbinic Vegetarians
The Secret Society of Rabbinic Vegetarians
Oct 21, 2025
1:37:33
Source SheetWas there a difference between a humans diet and the animals diet in Adam's days?Were humans allowed to eat meat before the Mabul?If not, why would they have been warned against Eiver Min Hachai?Why did the Egyptians not eat sheep?Now that humans can eat meat, should they?Is an Am Ha'aretz allowed to eat meat?What is Chassidus view on this?Did Adam bring Korbanosלזכות לרפו"ש דובער יצחק הכהן בן שרה שיינדל
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The Tale of Iyov and the Orphans Stumps the Rabbis
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 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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Enter Rav Yosef Engel's Amusement Park
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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Amsterdam Rabbi Thrown Out After Plagiarism Accusations
Amsterdam Rabbi Thrown Out After Plagiarism Accusations
Nov 18, 2025
1:37:11
Source SheetHistory of Reb Dovid Lida Does the Abarbanel allow plagiarism?Why doesn't he mention the Akeidah?Is it a requirement to mention the original author?Can one Attribute an idea to someone else incorrectly?If you come up with an idea and then you see it from an earlier source, do you need to mention them?If you see someone bring an idea from someone else, do you need to mention the middleman too?