Episodes
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this first of a series, we discuss the overwhelming stringency applied to Pesach preparations. What is the nature of the stringency? How did it develop? Take Ten to find out.
This Ten is sponsored by the Anfang family in memory of Tzipora bat Menachem Mendel on her Yartzeit.
3 days ago
TT4T#949 - Teach a Man to Fish - 3/27/24
3 days ago
3 days ago
It is said that "teaching a man to fish" is the greatest type of charity. Take Ten to learn the Jewish origins of this idea.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
TT4T#948 - Esther's "Different" Fast - 3/20/24
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Taanit Esther is anomalous from the other fasts we find on the Jewish calendar. How and why is this fast different than all other fast days? Take Ten to find out.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
TT4T#947 - Matanot L'Evyonim - 3/19/24
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Of the four mitzvot of Purim, the Rambam teaches that spending on the poor should be where we allocate the most resources. Take Ten to learn about the specific mitzvah of giving on Purim and how it is different than other charitable donations.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
TT4T#946 - Mishloach Manot - 3/18/24
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
What are the requirements for the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot? Why is this Mitzvah connected to Purim in the first place? Take Ten to find out.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
TT4T#945 - Transparency - 3/15/24
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Moshe's behavior regarding the accounting for the materials donated to the Mishkan teaches us an important lesson about transparency in all of our behavior. Take Ten to learn this lesson.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
TT4T#944 - Getting for Giving - 3/12/24
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Is it appropriate to receive an honor or recognition for doing a good thing or for giving a donation? Take Ten to learn the answer.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
TT4T#943 - Responding to Cynics - 3/11/24
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
How important is it to answer cynics' claims? Should they be dismissed out of hand, or should we defend ourselves? Take Ten for a Torah perspective on the damage cynics can cause and the responses they require.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
TT4T#942 - Poles of Interperetation - 3/5/24
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Why does the Torah list all of the intricate details of the construction and dimension of the Mishkan? Using one example, we explore the thought processes involved.
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
TT4T#941 - The Shabbos Romance - 3/4/24
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Why are there so many references to love and relationship on Shabbat? Take Ten to find out.
This Ten is sponsored by the Rydzinski family in memory of Edith Weg, Itta bas Shaya and Chana Sara Feuer.