Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim
Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim
Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim • 208 episodes
Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim
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101
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)
102
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
103
A Sage Amongst Sages, Rebbi Akiva Could Not Escape His Destiny.
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
104
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?
105
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
106
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
107
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.
108
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
109
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
110
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
111
A Journey Through the "Ta"z Hayodua"
A Journey Through the "Ta"z Hayodua"
Apr 18, 2024
56:09
Parshas Tazria 2022
112
Tidbits on the Haggadah
Tidbits on the Haggadah
Apr 14, 2024
1:30:21
Tidbits on the Haggadah Shel Pesach
113
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.
114
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
115
Halacha Under a Microscope
Halacha Under a Microscope
Apr 10, 2024
1:12:15
Parshas Shmini Source Sheet
116
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
117
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
118
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
119
The Dangers of Practicing Kabbalah Ma'asis
The Dangers of Practicing Kabbalah Ma'asis
Mar 6, 2024
1:29:26
The use of white magic to manipulate nature...
120
A Farshpayz of Lomdus; Buckle Up, the Avnei Nezer and the Beis Yitzchak Take Us on a Journey
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
121
Shabsai Tzvi, Nathan of Gaza, and the Most Controversial Book in Judaism
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
122
An Astonishing Meeting Between Rabenu Tam and Moshe Rabenu Weighs in on Arm Wrestle Between Rambam and Tosafos
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
123
The Mystery and Legal Weight of Reb Yehudah Hachasid's Ethical Will - on His Yortzeit
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
124
Who is really in charge of the finances?
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
125
Rabbi, am I expected to give in? But I am so sure that I am right!
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
126
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
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
127
Women's Wisdom (Chof Beis Shevat Special)
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
128
Dogs. The Jews Oldest Pet.
Dogs. The Jews Oldest Pet.
Jan 25, 2024
1:15:08
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
129
The Rambam and the Meiri are in a Conflict! A Mysterious Comment of the Maharal May Just be the Key
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
130
Kiddush Levono. The Noda B'yehuda is Attacked by the Younger Generation
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.
131
Did the Jews Suffer During the Plagues? Join the Wrestling Between the Greatest Minds
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
132
Is Moshe shirking responsibility? Reb Shmuel Vital and the Chida will blow your mind
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.
133
The Rosh Yeshiva and the Head Shliach
The Rosh Yeshiva and the Head Shliach
Jan 2, 2024
1:33:25
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
134
Join us as We Enter into the Universe of the Ketzos Hachoishen - on His Yortzeit
Join us as We Enter into the Universe of the Ketzos Hachoishen - on His Yortzeit
Jan 1, 2024
1:25:14
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heller HaKohen. History of his life and works; Shev Shmatsa, Ktzos Hachoshen, Avnei Miluim. Debate of Sfek Sfeka. Is it better than Roiv or not? What about money matters? Rashba, Tosfos, Pnei Yehoshua, Rabbi Akiva Eiger, Mahari Ben Lev (Rabbi Yosef ben Lev, Saloniki Greece)
135
Was Yaakov Avinu the Last to be Interred in the Meoras Hamachpeila? Prepare to be mystified..
Was Yaakov Avinu the Last to be Interred in the Meoras Hamachpeila? Prepare to be mystified..
Dec 29, 2023
1:26:38
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Source Sheet 3
136
Why do we say Boruch Shem?
Why do we say Boruch Shem?
Dec 27, 2023
1:25:13
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
137
And if Binyamin Did Steal the Goblet? Would He Be Judged as a Yid?
And if Binyamin Did Steal the Goblet? Would He Be Judged as a Yid?
Dec 17, 2023
1:14:51
Source Sheet
138
The Miracle of the Chanukah Oil
The Miracle of the Chanukah Oil
Dec 12, 2023
1:18:55
Source Sheet
139
The Alter Rebbe's Greatest Anguish, When His Own Friend's Turned Against Him... Until..
The Alter Rebbe's Greatest Anguish, When His Own Friend's Turned Against Him... Until..
Dec 6, 2023
1:30:42
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
140
From Lavan in Padan Aram, to Reb Moshe Feinstein in Brooklyn; What's the Deal With a Younger Sibling Marrying Before an Older One?
From Lavan in Padan Aram, to Reb Moshe Feinstein in Brooklyn; What's the Deal With a Younger Sibling Marrying Before an Older One?
Dec 3, 2023
1:14:49
Source Sheet
141
Yaakov is accused of a crime? What else could he have done? Join Us As We Delve Into the Conundrum of the Ages!
Yaakov is accused of a crime? What else could he have done? Join Us As We Delve Into the Conundrum of the Ages!
Nov 20, 2023
1:06:31
Source Sheet
142
Adam Muad L'olam. Responsibility for Accidental Damages, and the Difficult Rambam That All Are Grapling With"
Adam Muad L'olam. Responsibility for Accidental Damages, and the Difficult Rambam That All Are Grapling With"
Nov 19, 2023
1:05:29
Source Sheet
143
What Were Rivkah and Yaakov Thinking? How Would the Brochos be Effective if They Were Given Under False Pretenses?!
What Were Rivkah and Yaakov Thinking? How Would the Brochos be Effective if They Were Given Under False Pretenses?!
Nov 17, 2023
1:19:58
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
144
Unpacking Tircha D'Tzibura
Unpacking Tircha D'Tzibura
Nov 10, 2023
59:31
Unpacking Tircha D'Tzibura
145
The Rambam is Under Attack! (A debate Between the Ba'al Haflo'oh and Reb Shlomo Eiger May Just Pave His Road to Safety)
The Rambam is Under Attack! (A debate Between the Ba'al Haflo'oh and Reb Shlomo Eiger May Just Pave His Road to Safety)
Nov 10, 2023
1:04:26
Source Sheet
146
(Teshuva) Returning to the Scene of the Crime. Join Us As We Rescue the Ba'al Shem Tov from the Clutches of the Noda B'yehuda
(Teshuva) Returning to the Scene of the Crime. Join Us As We Rescue the Ba'al Shem Tov from the Clutches of the Noda B'yehuda
Nov 10, 2023
1:25:32
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2
147
The Chief Rabbi of Vilna Stuns the World
The Chief Rabbi of Vilna Stuns the World
Nov 10, 2023
1:08:43
Source Sheet
148
Defending Reb Yonason Eibeshitz (His brilliance, his life, and the Shabsai Tzvi debacle with Reb Yaakov Emden)
Defending Reb Yonason Eibeshitz (His brilliance, his life, and the Shabsai Tzvi debacle with Reb Yaakov Emden)
Nov 10, 2023
2:09:18
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Source Sheet 3
149
Was Yaakov or Esav Born First?
Was Yaakov or Esav Born First?
Nov 10, 2023
1:02:41
Was Yaakov or Esav Born First?
150
Unveiling the Secret Behind the Rambam and Raavad's Mysterious Disagreements. (Through the lens of reb Sadya Gaon) (Shofar)
Unveiling the Secret Behind the Rambam and Raavad's Mysterious Disagreements. (Through the lens of reb Sadya Gaon) (Shofar)
Nov 10, 2023
1:26:38
Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2