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Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim

by Rabbi Kraz · English · Devotional & Spiritual

Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim on various topics in Yiddishkeit

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 35 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 24 minNew

Noach! The Arizal Knocks It Out Of The Park

Source Sheet: https://RabbiKraz.com/NoachArizal Who was Chanoch? Was Noach a Tzadik? Why does it say In his generations? Did everyone in those days live long or only a select few? History of Moshe's Stick The famous sword of Mesushelach Why didn't they call Noach by his name? Was the Tzohar a stone or a window and what's the relation to Noach's righteousness? Who did Noach come back as a Gilgul? Why was Moshe so attached to Yosef? Shiur co-sponsored: in honor of the birthday of Rabbi Mendy Goldberg by Kollel Iyun HaTalmud. Appreciate the depth, clarity, and excitement of learning Gemara…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Chava Shows Adam Who Runs The House
Source Sheet Did Adam know what he was eating? How did Chava get him to sin? What was Adam's justification? The Chida enlightens us. The bizarre Ba'al Haturim. Explanations based on the Ba'al Haturim. Reb Heschel of Krakow. The Ben Ish Chai's challenge. His novel approach. Debate of Rambam and Ra'avad over domestic violence. The Maharam of Rottenburg steps in. The Maharshal outlaws it completely. Sponsor of the month: Avi Schwartz
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Sukkos! The Colossal Debate On Which Everyone Weighs In.
Source Sheet: https://RabbiKraz.com/Sukkah Story of the Ba'al Shem Tovs holy paper What does sitting in the Sukkah commemorate? Why don't we celebrate Sukkos in Nissan? Why do we celebrate the clouds of glory over the Mann and the well of Miriam? Why are woman not obligated in the Sukkah? Shiur Sponsored Anonymously in memory of Charlie "Buttons" צדיק בן ישראל אליעזר הלוי
S1 · E225 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Rabbeinu Yonah vs. the Rambam: The Assault and the Ultimate Repentance
Source sheet Rav Shmuel Bar Eli attacks the Rambam. The Ra'avad's sharp critique The Rameh's failed campaign. The students who lost their lives The Kozhnitzer Maggid's insight. Reb Shlomo Min Hahor. Rabenu Yonah The war against the Rambam's works Reb Hillel hachasid tells the painful story. Rabenu Yonah's Teshuva and his title "Hachasid". Shiur sponsored by Sylvia Friedman in memory of Zaidy Dovid Nachman Kraz who's Yortzeit is Ches Tishrei
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Tidbits on Rosh Hashanah
Source Sheets Is Rosh Hashanah a time of Tzara? The Ritva in Nedarim. The Chida and the Baal Shem Tov explain how G-d can forgive us. Reb Levik's letter to the Rebbe. The Rameh miFano's 3 explanations about Rivka. The apple in honey debacle. Debate of Shevus Yaakov and Sharei Teshuvah. Kaf hachaim questions our custom. Answering his challenge. Reb Akiva Eiger enlightens Rashi. The Rebbe's Maamer gets us thinking. Stories on Rosh Hashanah Shiur sponsored Anonymously in appreciation of the Shiurim
1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Rosh Hashanah And Reb Yosef Karo's Mystifying Diary
Source Sheet: https://RabbiKraz.com/MagidMeisharim Is one allowed to fast on Rosh Hashanah? Is one supposed to fast on Rosh Hashanah? Is there a difference between the first and the 2nd day? History of the Magid Mesharim Contradictions between Magid Mesharim and the Shulchan Aruch Shiur sponsored L'zchus Orley Chaya Mushka bas Elisheva Geulah for a Refua Sheleima
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
The Noda B'yehuda and R' Itzikel Hamburger Go Head To Head Over A Bizarre Gett
Source Sheets: https://rabbikraz.com/getoflevov Story of the get of Levov. Cherem D'rabenu Gershom. Noda B'yehuda's letter. Sugya of Ein Shliach L'dvar Aveira. Reb Yosef Shteinhart describes the case. Reb Itzikel Hamurger and the Noda B'yehuda go way back. The Ba'al Hafla'ah's letter. Crucial Gemmoro of Bava Metzia 10b The critical Tosafos. Opinion of the Nesivos. Questions of Reb Itzikel Hamburger. Responses of the Noda B'yehuda. Shiur sponsored in part by Beis Hamedrash Levi Yitzchak
11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
"Thou Shalt Not Accept Bribery!" But If I Did..
Source Sheets https://RabbiKraz.com/Bribery Story of Rav Chaim Kafusi. Tales of the Avnei Nezer. The Apter Rav's new interpretation. Reb Heschel Of Krakow gives his children a lesson. Questions on the Rambam Debate of Ketzos and Nesivos concerning a loan. The Minchas Chinuch's first approach. His second approach. Pnei Yehoshua concerning defrauding. Debate of the Taz and Sme concerning Ribis. Debate of the Shvus Yaakov and Chida. Hashem takes bribes.
28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Rabeinu Yerucham's Seforim May Cost You Your Life, Ch"V
Source Sheets: History of Rabeinu Yerucham Should a pregnant woman fast? Should we all go join Hatzalah? Is it OK to write commentary on Rabeinu Yerucham? Are the current copies of Rabeinu Yerucham accurate? What is Kimli? Will performing a Mitzvah protect one from danger? If one eats something prohibited, do they make a Blessing? Can one redeem/substitute a fast with Tzedaka? Why don't we wear Tefillin all day? How does Rabeinu Yerucham say that a person must sit in order to carry less than 4 Amos without being Chayav? Shiur sponsored by: Rubin Family - for a Refuah Sheleima Orley Chaya…
24 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 5 (Final)
Source Sheets Leadup and aftermath of the Destruction of the 2nd Beis Hamikdash Class given at Chabad in South Beach
17 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 4
Source Sheets The Roler Coaster Of The 2nd Beis Hamikdash Class given at Chabad in South Beach
14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
The Radiance Of The Yismach Moshe - A Gaon And A Rebbe.
Source Sheets: https://RabbiKraz.com/YismachMoshe Stories and history of the Yismach Moshe. Story of R Michel Zlotchover and Rashi. Why is the Beis Hamikdash called the Beis Habechirah? His great and constant yearning for Moshiach. What should one have in mind when bringing Korbanos? If a sofer doesn't put on Tefillin of Rabeinu Tam, why can't he write them? In what case is a Mumar L'tayavon more strict than a Mumar L'Hachis? Sponsored by Brian Gross in honor of Rabbi Kraz
10 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 3
Source Sheets The Babylonian Exile, Alexander The Great, & The Lead Up To The 2nd Beis Hamikdash Class given at Chabad in South Beach
7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
The Radvaz's Wisdom, And The Vow That Threatened To Destroy A Marriage
Source Sheet History of the Radvaz. R Ovadia Yosef defends the Radvaz. The Radvaz's opinion regarding the 13 principles of faith. Do Mitzvos require Kavanah? The reason for Mitzvos. Kabalah vs Halacha. Can a vow of Nezirus Shimshon be anulled? Several answers of the Radvaz on situations of vows of Nezirus Shimshon Co-sponsored by: Avraham Kalikstein - In Memory of Harav Tzvi Dov ben Yitzchak Eizik Lieberman. Shloshim for R Hershel Lieberman on 17 tammuz. Peter Muehlsiegl - In memory of the Wolf & Neu families who lived and had a shul in Ober Klingen Germany until 1939
3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 2
Source Sheets The Destruction of the First Temple & the Babylonian Exile Class given at Chabad in South Beach
26 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
Yerushalayim: Crown, Destruction, & Comeback PT 1
Source Sheets History of the 1st Beis Hamikdash Class given at Chabad in South Beach
23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
The Get of Cleves Rocks the European Rabbinate
Source Sheets Gett of Cleves Story. What categorizes someone as a Shoteh? Rambam's position on Shoteh and Pessi. Nodah Beyehuda's stance. Reb Chaim Tzanzer states his opinion. Reb Itzik Hamburger passes. Letter of the Shaagas Aryeh. Story of the Haflo'oh. Partially sponsored by Yaakov Yosef Belfer in honor of his birthday.
17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
Does The Body Of A Tzaddik Emit Tumah?
Source Sheets Story of the Arizals passing Does a Nasi give off Tumah? Can a Cohen become Tamei for a Nasi? How was R Yishmael Cohen Gadol able to touch Raban Shimon be Gamliels head? How was Elazar allowed to be in the cave with Aharon? Do all Tzadikim pass away with a kiss of G-d? Does a goy make someone Tamei with Ohel? If someone passes away with the kiss of G-d do they give off Tumah? Can a Cohen go to Kivrei Tzadikim in Eretz Yisroel? What were the Yidden of Pesach Sheni Tamei from? Sponsored by https://kolleldach.com : Kollel Dach is a virtual Beis Medrash, with a structured…
10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
What's With All The Kissing Of Mitzvah Objects?
Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/KissingMitzvahs) What's the Inyan of kissing the rocks of Eretz Yisroel? What are the 4 types of kisses? What about all other Mitzvos like Sukkah, Lulav, Esrog, Matzah Maror etc? Is it OK to smell or kiss an Esrog on Sukkos? Story of R Yaakov Tzemach. A Segulah to remember your learning. Is one allowed to use a Sefer for benefit? Kiss or touch the Mezuzah? Should one hold their Tzitzis during Shema?- Is kissing your Tefillin / Tzitzis during Tefilah a Hefsek? Shiur sponsored by the Engel family in honor of Rabbi Mendy Engel's birthday
2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
The Brilliance of the Sha'agas Aryeh
Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/ShaagasAryeh) History of the Sha'agas Aryeh Amount of times the Sha'agas Aryeh finished Shas His thoughts on his contemporaries Eating before Mussaf Tadir vs Ein Maavirin in Benching, Talis/Tefillin, Leining Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh. Until when can one daven Mincha? What takes precedence Mussaf or Mincha? Kedimah vs Dechiyah, Tadir vs Mekudash, Talis vs Tefillin Mekudash vs Maalin Bakodesh If one did not make a Bracha before the Mitzvah can he make it afterwards? When remembering the exodus from Egypt, does it need to be done by saying it or can one think it?…
26 May 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
The Unfaithful Wife Who Had All The Right Reasons (Mature Audience)
Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/Unfaithful) Story of the woman who was unfaithful with good intentions When it comes to a situation of an unfaithful woman, is 1 witness enough? When do you need 2 witnesses? Machlokes R Eliezer and R Yehoshua in Sotah If a woman is violated is she Assur to her husband? What about a Ketanah? Binyan Tzion back and forth on the original story of the woman who was unfaithful with good intentions. The Maharik makes a Kal vachomer from Esther. Sponsored by Dovid and Chana Keila Cohen in honor of all the family Simchas in the month of Sivan
19 May 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 2
Source Sheet Machlokes in the Yerushalmy, R Chanina Ben Gamliel, Rabanan, Rashbi, and R Simai regarding what was written on the Luchos Did the writing on the luchos go all the way through to the other side? Reconciling Rashi in the Chumash and Rashi in the Gemara Different opinions in how the luchos were written How we get to the count described in the Yerushalmy Sponsored by הלל קנארק In Honor of ניר משה בן יצחק (אברך)
13 May 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
The Inscription Of The Luchos Defies Physics - PART 1
Source Sheets When were the Luchos written? Story of Moses Mendelson and the Vilna Gaon. Who wrote the second Luchos?- Size of the Luchos. Debate of bavli and yerushalmi. Mechilta of 5 commandments corresponding to the other 5. Kesav Ivri vs Kesav Ashuri. Ritva & Radvaz raise a big dilemma. Chasam Sofer on 10 commandments of each Luach. Sponsored by: Rabbi Motti Dubov - for a Refuah Sheleima יעל בת חיה Moshe Abrahamson L'iluy Nishmas Perel bas Mordechai hakohen
28 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Did The Rif And The Rambam See Eye To Eye?
Source Sheet History of the Geonim and the Rishonim History of the Rif Several Halachik instances where the Rif disagrees with most other opinions Is a jew allowed to ask a non jew to do a biblical prohibition on Shabbos if it's for a Mitzvah? How many Blessings do we make on Tefillin? Are the days of mourning Biblical or Rabbinic? Techum Shabbos How many times do the Rif and the Rambam disagree? In what case can a Beis Din blow Shofar on Shabbos? What does the Rif hold in a case of Teiku or a Cohen who grabbed? Why does the Shulchan Aruch pasken like Rabeinu Tam in Shkiah and not like the…
22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
The Ba'al Hama'or Began An Endless Quest
Sponsor this Shiur Source Sheet History of the Ba'al Hama'or. Why don't we say Shehecheyanu on Sefiras Haomer? Why do we make a Bracha on Sefirah if we're still going to do another Seder? Why don't we count 2 nights every night due to Safek? Is Sefiras Haomer today biblical or rabbinic? Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu when we burn the Chametz? Why don't we make a Shehecheyanu on Matzah? How does the Ramban say that Sefirah is a Mitzvah that is not bound by time?
14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
The Maharam of Rottenburg is Captured! Let's Release Him!
Click here to sponsor this (or another) Shiur. Source Sheet History of the Maharam Was the Maharam a Kabbalist? Was the money to redeem the Maharam actually raised? Can someone from a later generation argue with the Maharam? What did the Maharam say about Mesiras Nefesh? Why did the Maharam avoid his father? The Maharam said Mashuv Haruach 90x. What's the reasoning and does it work? Explaining the Machlokes of R Meir and R Yehudah
29 Mar 2026 · 22 min
Rabbi Kraz Sr. Hagaddah Notes
Pesach Special from Rabbi Kraz Sr.
18 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
So Who Authored The Haggadah?
Source Sheet Who 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 Yosef Who wrote Tana Dvei Eliyahu? In which era was the Hagaddah compiled? What is the source of the name "Hagaddah"?
10 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk: The Rebbe of Rebbes
Source Sheet History 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 humility R' Elimelech did Teshuva for sins as a youth and before. R' Elimelechs Sefer is all about Tzadikim Did the Alter Rebbe write a Sefer of Tzadikim? What happened to it?
24 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Haman's Promiscuous Reverie Over Esther (Mature Audience)
Source Sheet Why 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 Sisras Gilgul?

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Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim on various topics in Yiddishkeit

Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim is a English devotional & spiritual podcast from Rabbi Kraz. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Language: English
Category: Devotional & Spiritual
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 35 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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