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Dreams May Be More Than Just Dreams
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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From Majorca to Algeria: The Genius of the Rashbatz
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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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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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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It's Time To Meet The Chida
It's Time To Meet The Chida
Feb 19, 2026
1:41:31
Source Sheet (https://rabbikraz.com/Chida)The Chida's teachers.The night they sought to bring Mashiach.The consequences of forcing the redemption.The Rashash leaves Yerushalayim and passes on.Rav Chaim De La Roza receives 4 missos beis din.B'nei yissaschar accepts the Chida"s authority. Explanations of the Chida.Episode of the unfaithful woman in Livorno.Rav Ovodia challenges the Chida. Rav Yaakov Hillel defends.The Chida and the Chasidim.Chida's sadness after the untimely passing of his wife. The Rebbe publicizes the Chida's remedy for the redemption.
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Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk: The Rebbe of Rebbes
Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk: The Rebbe of Rebbes
Mar 10, 2026
1:38:26
Source SheetHistory of R Elimelech of Lizhensk and his great Talmidim who became Rebbeim.Why do we follow Beis Hillel over Beis Shamai?Stories of R' Elimelechs humilityR' Elimelech did Teshuva for sins as a youth and before.R' Elimelechs Sefer is all about TzadikimDid the Alter Rebbe write a Sefer of Tzadikim? What happened to it?
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So Who Authored The Haggadah?
So Who Authored The Haggadah?
Mar 18, 2026
1:41:02
Source SheetWho wrote the Hagaddah?Are there parts of the Hagaddah that are more important than others?Is it 2 separate Chiyuvim to remember Yetzias Mitzrayim by day and night or is it 1 Chiyuv together?Moshe and the 50th gate of wisdom.R Akiva and the sale of YosefWho wrote Tana Dvei Eliyahu?In which era was the Hagaddah compiled?What is the source of the name "Hagaddah"?
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Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes
Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes
Mar 29, 2026
22:06
Pesach Special from Rabbi Kraz Sr.
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The Maharam of Rottenburg is Captured! Let's Release Him!
The Maharam of Rottenburg is Captured! Let's Release Him!
Apr 14, 2026
1:41:16
Click here to sponsor this (or another) Shiur. Source Sheet History of the MaharamWas the Maharam a Kabbalist?Was the money to redeem the Maharam actually raised?Can someone from a later generation argue with the Maharam?What did the Maharam say about Mesiras Nefesh?Why did the Maharam avoid his father?The Maharam said Mashuv Haruach 90x. What's the reasoning and does it work?Explaining the Machlokes of R Meir and R Yehudah
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The Ba'al Hama'or Began An Endless Quest
The Ba'al Hama'or Began An Endless Quest
Apr 22, 2026
1:33:24
Sponsor this Shiur Source Sheet History of the Ba'al Hama'or.Why don't we say Shehecheyanu on Sefiras Haomer?Why do we make a Bracha on Sefirah if we're still going to do another Seder?Why don't we count 2 nights every night due to Safek?Is Sefiras Haomer today biblical or rabbinic?Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu when we burn the Chametz?Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu on Matzah?How does the Ramban say that Sefirah is a Mitzvah that is not bound by time?
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Did The Rif And The Rambam See Eye To Eye?
Did The Rif And The Rambam See Eye To Eye?
Apr 28, 2026
1:25:23
Source SheetHistory of the Geonim and the RishonimHistory of the RifSeveral Halachik instances where the Rif disagrees with most other opinionsIs a jew allowed to ask a non jew to do a biblical prohibition on Shabbos if it's for a Mitzvah?How many Blessings do we make on Tefillin?Are the days of mourning Biblical or Rabbinic?Techum ShabbosHow many times do the Rif and the Rambam disagree?In what case can a Beis Din blow Shofar on Shabbos?What does the Rif hold in a case of Teiku or a Cohen who grabbed?Why does the Shulchan Aruch pasken like Rabeinu Tam in Shkiah and not like the Rif and the Rambam? Co-Sponsored by:- Moshe Krasnjansky: In Honor of my Yom huledes and refuah shleima for מושקא בת יוכבד שפרה ובת שבע בת יוכבד שפרה - Dovid Cohen: In Honor of Yehuda Cohen
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The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 1
The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 1
May 13, 2026
1:34:44
Source SheetsWhen were the Luchos written?Story of Moses Mendelson and the Vilna Gaon.Who wrote the second Luchos?-Size of the Luchos.Debate of bavli and yerushalmi.Mechilta of 5 commandments corresponding to the other 5.Kesav Ivri vs Kesav Ashuri. Ritva & Radvaz raise a big dilemma. Chasam Sofer on 10 commandments of each Luach. Sponsored by:Rabbi Motti Dubov - for a Refuah Sheleima יעל בת חיה Moshe Abrahamson L'iluy Nishmas Perel bas Mordechai hakohen