Rabbi Kraz

Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim

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Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim on various topics in Yiddishkeit

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Rabbi Kraz

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Does Anyone Know How to Count? The Backdrop to the Purim Saga 15.03.2024 1:24:26

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

Purim! The Rambam and the Alter Rebbe are Up Against Rabenu Tam and the Tzemach Tzedek 10.03.2024 1:17:12

Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2 Do we say Shehecheyanu on the Megilah by day?

The Dangers Kabbalah Ma'asis (Practical Kabbalah) 06.03.2024 1:29:25

The use of white magic to manipulate nature...

A Farshpayz of Lomdus; Buckle Up, the Avnei Nezer and the Beis Yitzchak Take Us on a Journey 04.03.2024 1:16:43

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Shabsai Tzvi, Nathan of Gaza, and the Most Controversial Book in Judaism 01.03.2024 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

Tzitz Vs. Tefillin & Rabenu Tam's Encounter With Moshe Rabenu 26.02.2024 1:12:00

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

The Mystery and Legal Weight of Reb Yehudah Hachasid's Ethical Will 25.02.2024 1:43:03

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 (...

Who is Really in Charge of the Finances? 19.02.2024 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

Rabbi, Am I Expected To Give In? But I Am So Sure That I Am Right! 19.02.2024 1:11:29

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

A Farshpayz of Lomdus: Paying Up Early, and the Troublesome Letter of Rabeinu Simcha of Speyer 19.02.2024 1:09:12

Source Sheet Paying Up a Loan Early, and the Troublesome Letter of Rabeinu Simcha of Speyer Which Has Puzzled Many a Mind Throughout the Ages

Women's Wisdom (Chof Beis Shevat Special) 04.02.2024 1:24:04

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 woma...

Dogs. The Jews Oldest Pet. 25.01.2024 1:15:07

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The Rambam and the Meiri are in a Conflict! A Mysterious Comment of the Maharal May Just be the Key 23.01.2024 1:05:24

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Kiddush Levono. The Noda B'yehuda is Attacked by the Younger Generation 14.01.2024 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 A...

Did the Jews Suffer During the Plagues? Join the Wrestling Between the Greatest Minds 12.01.2024 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

Is Moshe Shirking Responsibility? Reb Shmuel Vital and the Chida Will Blow Your Mind! 07.01.2024 1:20:13

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.

The Rosh Yeshiva and the Head Shliach 02.01.2024 1:33:24

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Join Us As We Enter Into The Universe Of The Ketzos Hachoshen - On His Yortzeit 01.01.2024 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)

Was Yaakov Avinu The Last To Be Interred In The Meoras Hamachpeila? Prepare To Be Mystified.. 29.12.2023 1:26:38

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There's Much More To Boruch Shem Than Meets The Eye 27.12.2023 1:25:12

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And if Binyamin Did Steal the Goblet? Would He Be Judged as a Jew? 17.12.2023 1:14:51

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Chanukah - The Mysterious Miracle Of The Eighth Day 12.12.2023 1:18:54

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The Alter Rebbe's Greatest Anguish, When His Own Friend's Turned Against Him... Until.. 06.12.2023 1:30:42

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What's the Deal With a Younger Sibling Marrying Before an Older One? 03.12.2023 1:14:48

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