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Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim

Rabbi Kraz

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim on various topics in Yiddishkeit

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01:20:44

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

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/05/28

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.

01:29:18

The Devastation of the Crusades, and the Saddest...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/05/20

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

01:41:25

A Lag Baomer Conundrum: Rashbi vs Rashbi

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/05/13

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?

01:36:52

The Vilna Gaon's Greatness, Through the Eyes of a...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/05/06

Source SheetAnecdotes about the Vilna Gaon's greatnessHis relationship with the alter rebbe and ChassidusTheir agreements and disagreements

01:24:17

Loshon Horah Like You've Never Heard Before

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/04/29

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?

01:33:38

The Medrash That Was Thrown Out of the Beis Medrash

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/04/25

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

01:20:53

Haggadah Is For Women Too. Or Is It?

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/04/06

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?

01:30:19

The Blood of the Bnei Efraim, Who Fled Egypt Early.

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/04/04

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?

01:30:08

Is Moreh Nevuchim Forbidden Territory?

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/03/31

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?

01:17:18

Why Do Rabbis Think That They Have To Be Funny? The...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/03/23

Source SheetIs there a place in Yiddishkeit and in Torah for humor? Stories of the Sages

01:33:05

The Magic of the Bach, and the Enchanted Cemetery of...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/03/21

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

01:32:02

Esther; the women with two husbands... (mature...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/03/09

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

01:38:40

The Vilna Gaon and the Tzemach Tzedek Wrestle Over...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/03/02

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

01:23:52

Nostalgia for Chezkas Habatim. Rav Yisroel Labkowski...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/02/16

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?

01:34:20

Cannibalism, and the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/02/14

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.

01:29:08

The Atheists Have a Field Day With This Bahag.

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/02/10

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.

01:27:39

Black Magic and the Rambam

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/01/26

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

01:27:16

Moshe Rabenu's "Painting" Wreaks Havoc Between the...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/01/17

Source Sheet

01:26:37

Reb Shlomo Molcho and the Ten Martyrs. The Kabbalists...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/01/05

Source sheetHistory and life of R' ShlomoMolcho The Mishnas Chassidim and R Yehuda BenBava Yibum the source of Gilgulim Weren't only 9 of the Shvatim involved in sellingYosef? Why did it take so many years for the Shvatim tobeatoned? Did the Asara Harugai Malchus actuallydie? Did Yosef ever forgive his brothers? Did Reuven & Yaakov ever find out what happened to Yosef?

01:30:00

Chanukah's Mysterious Ramoh: The Rosh (Rav Schochet)...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2024/12/29

Source Sheet What does it mean Mehadrin and Megadrin Min Hamehadrin? Does beautifying a Mitzvah need to be done while still involved in the Mitzvah? The Gri"z connects this to the Rambam's opinion on Menorah R' Avraham of Prague explains Tosfos opinion would change today when we light inside instead of outside.. If you forget to make the Bracha on the first candle, can you make it on a later candle? Is the obligation to light Menorah an obligation on the house or on the person? The Rosh

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