Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Series 2 - Part 1: Commentary on Eruvin Shiurim by Rabbi Shraga Kallus


I was asked by some people to rebut these additional shiurim by Rabbi Shraga Kallus, posted on his site RavKallus.com, regarding the inyan of eruvin. These shiurim are a distinct series [and were given at a different venue] from the first set that I rebutted.
I reiterate: The entire thrust of these shiurim is to sow doubt in people’s minds regarding city eruvin. However, what is apparent is that while he may be a marbitz Torah, he involves himself in issues that he knows little about. It is discernable that he only really learnt the Mishnah Berurah (and Igros Moshe), and, therefore, he fails to cite many Rishonim and Achronim.
The fact that he is currently sitting in Yerushalayim and pontificating about Brooklyn eruvin demonstrates a deep seated antipathy towards the establishment of these eruvin. There is no doubt that the main reason he is so obstinate about this issue is because he already made up his mind that Rav Moshe would be opposed at all costs, so don’t confuse him with the facts.  
I have been told that he is influencing people with his shiurim; therefore, I took the initiative to rebut them. I will only rebut those parts of his eruvin shiurim, 1-8, that pertain to the issue of reshus harabbim. [However, I am sure that if I took the time, I would find many incorrect statements in all of his shiurim.] I must note, as well, that these shiurim are full of anecdotes fabricated out of whole cloth and flippant remarks; hence, I will not pull my punches. It is simply impossible (because of time constraints) to get to all of his shtusim and bubbe meises, but I will try my best.

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The Shiur - Series 2 - 1.7:




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