TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#7 - The Night of Broken Glass?

This class is devoted to the anniversary of Kristallnacht. One basic question is discussed: Why is the broken glass the most important part of the story?

TT4T#6 - Your Vote

So, you may have heard that there is an election coming up this week... here are some ancient principles you might want to apply to the process of doing our civic duty. Please "excuse" the extra two minutes. 

My name is Shmuel Ismach, and I approve of this message. 

TT4T#5 - How to be a Better Shabbat Meal Guest

Forget bringing the wine or dessert! Use the age old, customizable method of honoring and thanking your host. Learn how and much more in these ten minutes. Ok, maybe bring dessert too!

(In honor of YIGN's "Bridge the Gap" Shabbat)

TT4T#4 - Flooded Loopholes

A look at the reasons for the destruction of the flood. And, is there such a thing as TOO honest? Answers from the snowtube hill.

TT4T#3 - Jewish Calendar 101

Why is the 30th day of Tishrei the first day of Rosh Chodech Cheshvan? Why do your Hebrew and English birthdays align every 19 years? These and other calendar queries explained. 

TT4T#2 - The Jewish Moon

The first mitzvah we are given is to count time using the moon. Specifically, the moon. But why do Jews use the moon? Listen for some insight into how not only do we count by the moon, but how the moon tells the story of Jewish history.

TT4T#1 - The Colors of the Rainbow

29 Tishrei, 5777 - October 31, 2016

Why did G-d choose the rainbow to symbolize his covenant with Noah? Here are some surprising answers.

TT4T - Intro