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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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Why Aren't There More Rabbonim In Lubavitch?
Why Aren't There More Rabbonim In Lubavitch?
Jan 6, 2026
1:40:05
Source SheetHistory of Chassidim who were also RabbanimPoint 1 - There is no need to aspire to be a Rov.Point 2 - There were many Chassidim who were also Rabbanim, however they weren't known as Rabbanim, rather they were known as great Chassidim.Should a Talmid Chacham who Toraso Umnaso (private individual) be required to pay community taxes? Must he be a Moreh Hora'ah (public individual)Point 3 - Ri Migash. Most today don't learn Halacha, they focus on Gemara. The amount of knowledge needed to properly pasken Halacha is immense and not many have that...Point 4 - Spiritual danger of being a Rov. Point 5 - Physical danger of being a RovOn what do we make Shehecheyanu?Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu on Sefiras Haomer?
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Why Aren't There More People Learning Tanach?
Why Aren't There More People Learning Tanach?
Jan 13, 2026
1:36:51
Source SheetIs one allowed to teach if he does not know Tanach?What does the Mitzvah of Yedias Hatorah entail?The Efodi explains the importance of Tanach.Is one allowed to learn Tanach by heart? What about at night?What did Rashi mean when he wrote Makas Bechoros is equal to all of the Makos?
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Tefillin In The Desert?! Reb Menachem Ziemba, The Malbim, And The Rebbe, Weigh In.
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 Ibn Ezra?
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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G-d Says "Lo Sachmod". But I Do Covet!
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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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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Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes
Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes
Mar 29, 2026
22:06
Pesach Special from Rabbi Kraz Sr.