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Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim

Rabbi Kraz

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00:22:05

Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/03/29

Pesach Special from Rabbi Kraz Sr.

01:41:01

So Who Authored The Haggadah?

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/03/18

Source SheetWho wrote the Hagaddah?Are there parts of the Hagaddah that are more important than others?Is it 2 separate Chiyuvim to remember Yetzias Mitzrayim by day and night or is it 1 Chiyuv together?Moshe and the 50th gate of wisdom.R Akiva and the sale of YosefWho wrote Tana Dvei Eliyahu?In which era was the Hagaddah compiled?What is the source of the name "Hagaddah"?

01:38:26

Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk: The Rebbe of Rebbes

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/03/10

Source SheetHistory of R Elimelech of Lizhensk and his great Talmidim who became Rebbeim.Why do we follow Beis Hillel over Beis Shamai?Stories of R' Elimelechs humilityR' Elimelech did Teshuva for sins as a youth and before.R' Elimelechs Sefer is all about TzadikimDid the Alter Rebbe write a Sefer of Tzadikim? What happened to it?

01:30:14

Haman's Promiscuous Reverie Over Esther (Mature...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/02/24

Source SheetWhy did Esther show Haman favor in front of Achashverosh?How could Haman think that Esther wanted him and why would he covet the kings wife?How could a Malach frame Haman for a crime he didn't commit?What actually happened between Yael and Sisra?Why were Chevers family and the Keini friendly with Yavin and Sisra?Was Yael a Yid, ger or ger toshav?Is it greater to commit an Aveira Lishma or a Mitzvah not Lishma? Why was Yael greater than other great women?Who was Yaels Gilgul?Who was

01:41:31

It's Time To Meet The Chida

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/02/19

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

01:33:13

Kotzk and Lubavitch

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/02/11

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

01:28:21

G-d Says "Lo Sachmod". But I Do Covet!

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/02/05

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

01:41:49

Why Aren't There More People Learning Ibn Ezra?

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/01/27

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?

01:25:31

Tefillin In The Desert?! Reb Menachem Ziemba, The...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/01/19

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.

01:36:51

Why Aren't There More People Learning Tanach?

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/01/13

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?

01:40:05

Why Aren't There More Rabbonim In Lubavitch?

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2026/01/06

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

01:40:49

The Creepy Mummies of Ancient Egypt

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/12/31

Source SheetMummifying practices of ancient EgyptWhy did they mummify people?Who mummified Yaakov? Yosef?Letter from the Mahara"tz ChiyusEmbalming vs autopsy vs cremation

01:33:10

From Majorca to Algeria: The Genius of the Rashbatz

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/12/24

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?

01:44:36

Dreams May Be More Than Just Dreams

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/12/02

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?

01:42:16

Rav Asher Weiss Tackles the Rameh MiFano

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/11/25

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?

01:37:10

Amsterdam Rabbi Thrown Out After Plagiarism Accusations

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/11/18

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?

01:38:01

Enter Rav Yosef Engel's Amusement Park

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/11/11

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?

01:36:27

The Depravity of Sedom - A License To Sin (Adult...

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/11/06

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

01:40:51

The Tale of Iyov and the Orphans Stumps the Rabbis

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/10/29

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)

01:37:33

The Secret Society of Rabbinic Vegetarians

Rabbi Kraz"s Shiurim ·

2025/10/21

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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