Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim

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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

102

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

103

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?

104

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

105

The Ramban: A Giant Amongst Giants

Jul 28, 2024

1:31:47

The history of the Ramban

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

Dassan and Aviram's Calculated Rebellion

Jul 1, 2024

1:21:19

Korach

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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?

118

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

119

The Heated Controversy of Restoring Authentic Smicha

Jun 4, 2024

1:36:04

Sunday Kollel Shiur (Class given in 5782)

120

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

121

A Sage Amongst Sages, Rebbi Akiva Could Not Escape His Destiny.

May 24, 2024

1:28:06

Source Sheets Did rabbi akiva know any torah before going to yeshiva? Who was his wife and how did they meet? He took the place of G-d?! His death by the hands of the romans Who was he a gilgul of? Lag ba'omer special

122

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?

123

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

124

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

125

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.

126

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

127

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

128

11 Nissan Farbrengen with Chabad of South Beach

Apr 18, 2024

1:14:56

11 Nissan Farbrengen with Chabad of South Beach

129

A Journey Through the "Ta"z Hayodua"

Apr 18, 2024

56:09

Parshas Tazria 2022

130

Tidbits on the Haggadah

Apr 14, 2024

1:30:21

Tidbits on the Haggadah Shel Pesach

131

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.

132

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

133

Halacha Under a Microscope

Apr 10, 2024

1:12:15

Parshas Shmini Source Sheet

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

The Dangers of Practicing Kabbalah Ma'asis

Mar 6, 2024

1:29:26

The use of white magic to manipulate nature...

138

A Farshpayz of Lomdus; Buckle Up, the Avnei Nezer and the Beis Yitzchak Take Us on a Journey

Mar 4, 2024

1:16:43

Source Sheet 1

139

Shabsai Tzvi, Nathan of Gaza, and the Most Controversial Book in Judaism

Mar 1, 2024

1:22:49

History on Shabsai Tzvi, Nathan of Gaza, Who wrote the Chemdas Hayamim? Dancing to Gehenom?? Rebbe Igros, Ya'avetz, Chid"a, R Chaim Falaji, MM Halperin, Ruchos Mesapros - Rabbi Yehudah Fetaya. Stories of Dibbukim, Malachim, Gehenom and Kaf Hakela. Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Source Sheet 3

140

An Astonishing Meeting Between Rabenu Tam and Moshe Rabenu Weighs in on Arm Wrestle Between Rambam and Tosafos

Feb 26, 2024

1:12:01

Tefillin on Shabbos? Distraction with Tefillin/Tzitz on, What's holier, Tefillin or Tzitz? Exposed name of Hashem vs exposed letters shin daled and yud, the three branch and four branch shins Meseches Shabbos, Tosfos, Rambam, Rosh, B"Y, Sefas Emes, Ramban, Shagas Aryeh, Elya Rabba, Barush Sheamar Source Sheet

141

The Mystery and Legal Weight of Reb Yehudah Hachasid's Ethical Will - on His Yortzeit

Feb 25, 2024

1:43:04

History of Rabi Yehuda Hachassid and his father, Anim Zmiros, his will and seforim, their authenticity, can you marry a niece? Same name as father in law? Yibum nowadays, Through a sheet??? Seder Hadoros, Chareidim, Reuven Margolis, Gemoroh Yevamos, brachos and Sotah, hagahos maimenios, RAMBAM, Magid Mishna, Chaim Falazhi, Kneses Hagdolah, Nodah B'hudah, Maharsha, Talmud Yerushalmi, Divrei Chaim (Tzanzer), Shem Aryeh, Chid"a, Rav Ovadia Yosef, R' Shneur Parnes Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2

142

Who is really in charge of the finances?

Feb 19, 2024

1:25:39

Can one take Tzedakah from a woman? Baba Kama, Shulchan Aruch, Meshech Chochmah, Ramban, Sforno, Aruch Hashulchan, Noda B'yehuda, Yam Shel Shlomo (Maharshal), Ra'avan, Tzafnas Pane'ach. Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 2-15-24

143

Rabbi, am I expected to give in? But I am so sure that I am right!

Feb 19, 2024

1:11:30

Several cases in Gemara of ליפנים משורת הדין. Difference between if one is חייב בדיני שמים or 50/50. Are you morally obligated to pay? Is it a requirement? Can Beis Din force? Does Tefisah work? Tosfos, R' Shimon Shkop, R' Asher Weiss, Rabbeinu Yerucham, Rosh, Mordechai, Pischei Teshuvah, Bach, Shach, Maharshal, Rashi, Ktzos, Rabbi Akivah Eiger, Tur. Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 2-11-24

144

A Farshpayz of Lomdus: Paying Up a Loan Early, and the Troublesome Letter of Rabeinu Simcha of Speyer Which Has Puzzled Many a Mind Throughout the Ages

Feb 19, 2024

1:09:12

Source Sheet 2-4-24

145

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

146

Dogs. The Jews Oldest Pet.

Jan 25, 2024

1:15:08

Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2

147

The Rambam and the Meiri are in a Conflict! A Mysterious Comment of the Maharal May Just be the Key

Jan 23, 2024

1:05:24

Source Sheet

148

Kiddush Levono. The Noda B'yehuda is Attacked by the Younger Generation

Jan 14, 2024

1:16:04

Source Sheet When should we bench the moon? Is it like other "Birchos Haroeh"? How long shpuld we wait from Rosh Chodesh? Should we stop Megillah reading to say Kiddush Levanah? Do blind people say Kiddush Levana? What if you see the moon through glass / a mirror/ glasses? Bavli, Yerushalmi, Ramba"m, Shulchan Aruch, Sh"A Adha"z, Ba"ch, Terumas Hadeshen, Sha'agas Aryeh, Nodah B'yehuda, Sefer Yehoshua, R' Shlomo Kluger, Magen Avraham, Radva"z, Mahar"i Kastro, Maharsha"l, Mishna Berurah, Dvar Shmuel.

149

Did the Jews Suffer During the Plagues? Join the Wrestling Between the Greatest Minds

Jan 12, 2024

1:20:25

Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Did the Makos affect the Jews? If yes which ones? How were the Jews allowed to benefit from miracles? Ramba"m, Ibn Ezra, Radva"z, Chizkuni, R"O Bartenura, Chid"a, Rebbe

150

Is Moshe shirking responsibility? Reb Shmuel Vital and the Chida will blow your mind

Jan 7, 2024

1:20:14

Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Why did Moshe ask Hashem to send someone else? Story of Moshe seeing Rabbi Akiva in the future. Nun Sha'arei Binah. History of the Ari Zal, his student R' Chaim Vital and his son R' Shmuel Vital. Rameh Mipanu. Answer of the Chida.