TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#986 - To Be Like the Dust?

We often find the Bnei Yisrael compared to the sand, and we even pray that we should be like the dirt. What does this metaphor even mean? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#985 - Moshe's Speech

Moshe refuses the task G-d offers him to represent the people before Pharaoh because of a speech problem. Why would this be a reason to refuse the job, and why may it have been exactly the reason he was chosen? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#984 - A Most Unique Fast

Of the four fasts that commemorate the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, the Tenth of Tevet might have the most controversy attached. Take Ten to learn about these issues. 

TT4T - Yaakov and Cyber Monday

If you have 10 minutes to take a break from Cyber Monday shopping, you might want to listen to this analysis of the ethics of distracted work. What does our forefather Yaakov teach us in this regard? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#982 - The Other Modim

We respond to the beracha of Modim with more than just an Amen, and instead add another paragraph of our own. Why do we do this for only one beracha, and what does our response mean? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#981 - The 100 Blessing Challenge

Every bite we take and prayer we say is an opportunity to notice the blessings woven into our day, but most of us rush right past them. How do we turn an ordinary day into 100 touchpoints with G-d? Take Ten to find out.

Today's Ten is sponsored in memory of נחמיה שמואל רפאל בן צבי on his yartzeit by Ruthie and Chaim Anfang.

 

 

TT4T#980 - Truth

This week's Torah portion presents the difficult story of Yaakov being less than truthful in his dealings with Yitzchak. Take Ten to learn about the value of Truth vs Falsehood. 

TT4T#979 - Save Room for Seudah Shlishit

Why do we have a third meal on Shabbat? How important is it to save or make room for this meal? Take Ten to find out.  

TT4T#978 - The Deception of Yaakov

How could Yaakov have engaged in deception to "steal" Yitzchak's blessings? Did he truly get away with it? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#977 - No Blessings on People

We know that there are mitzvot that are between Man and G-d and those that are between Man and Man. You may have never realized that for some reason, we don't make blessings on those mitzvot between Man and Man like visiting the sick, or tzedaka. Why is this? Take 10 to find out.