Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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Can I Booby Trap My Home?

Sep 9, 2025

1:48:19

Source SheetWhy can't one own a vicious dog?Incredible story of R' Yechiel of ParizhStories Amnon and Tamar & Story of R Yehoshua and his guestStory of the poisoned bully with sandwich & R' Zilberstein's psak.R' Frankel's questions & R' Zilberstein's responses.If a thief steals Arlah, do you have to tell him?

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Is It Time To Bring Back Polygamy?

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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Rabeinu Tam Passes Away From Heartbreak

Jul 1, 2025

1:35:48

Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/RabeinuTam)- Why was R Yakov called Rabeinu Tam?- The Takana that R Tam enacted.- Gilgul of Rashi, Rambam and Rabeinu Tam.- If an unpaid watchman is negligent with a contract is he liable?- Rabeinu Tams disputed opinion on the time for Mincha.- Can women make a Bracha on Mitzvos they are not obligated to do?- Rabeinu Tams opinion on the Zmanim for Shabbos.- Rabeinu Tams opinion on Tefillin.- Did Rabeinu Tam learn Kabalah?- The story of Rabeinu Tams passing.- Can a Kohen become impure for a Tzadik?

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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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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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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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Shavuos! Dovid Hamelech is (almost) Thrown Under the Bus.

May 28, 2025

1:20:45

Source Sheet (https://rebrand.ly/Shavuos-Rus)Summary of RusEpisode of Doeg and Avnverdovid saved by his brother in lawChidushei Harim's insight.Question on Yeser's actions. Ploni Almoni refuses to marry Rus.Rashi's difficult explanation of that.Maharsha's Whopping theory, and the issues with it.Boaz seems to be biased with his Pesak? Chasam Sofer's struggle.Chavos Yair challenges the Rambam's words.The Brisker Rav's breakthrough explanation.

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The Devastation of the Crusades, and the Saddest Halachic Debate

May 20, 2025

1:29:18

Source sheet (https://rebrand.ly/crusades)History of the Grenada and other massacresMay one commit suicide to avoid sin?To do Teshuva?Story of R Chanina ben Tradyon vs story of ShaulSome stories

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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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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Moshe and the Egel: Seeing is Believing?

Mar 11, 2025

1:24:13

Ki Sisa

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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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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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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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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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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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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