TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#815 - Descending Lights - 11/30/21

The opinion of Beit Shamai is that we light eight candles on the first night and subtract one each night. While usually Beit Shamai's opinion is rejected in favor of Beit Hillel's, this Ten discusses how in this situation, it is quite possible that one can light their candles backwards. How? Take Ten to find out. (Chanukah 5782 - 5/8)

This Ten is sponsored by the Lewis family in memory of Fred Lewis, Feivel Yitzchak ben Naftali David z"l

TT4T#814 - The Chanukah-Sukkot Connection - 11/29/21

Beit Shamai is famous for holding that the proper way to light the menorah is to light eight candles on the first night and then descend each night so that we light only one on the final night. This Ten explores the reason for their position, particularly in how it references a Chanukah-Sukkot connection. (Chanukah 5782 - 4/8)

TT4T#813 - Hallel vs. Hodaah - 11/25/21

There are two miracles that are associated with the holiday of Chanukah and each is expressed differently in our commemoration. The reason for this difference can teach us an important lesson for the holiday of Chanukah and for today's holiday of Thanksgiving. What is this lesson? Take Ten to find out. (Chanukah 5782 - 3/8)

TT4T#812 - Bypass the Basic - 11/24/21

In this Ten, we learn the source for the Mitzvah of lighting the candles of Chanukah. You'll be surprised to find out the origin of this law, how it was constructed, and the various opinions surrounding it. But what will shock you most is that you have been doing way more than you ever needed to.. and that that is exactly the point. (Chanukah 5782 - 2/8)

Today's Ten is sponsored by the Brownstein family in memory of Shmuel Zeesa ben Chunan Yehuda for his Yahrtzeit on the 21st of Kislev.

TT4T#811 - Chanukah‘s Character - 11/23/21

One of the two rabbinically mandated holidays, Chanukah is distinct from Purim in how it is observed in practice. Why is this? Take Ten to find out. (Chanukah 5782 - 1/8)

This Ten is sponsored by the Lewis family in memory of Fred Lewis, Feivel Yitzchak ben Naftali David z"l

TT4T#810 - Weaponized Shame - 11/22/2021

We are familiar with the three cardinal sins about which the Torah teaches that one must give up their life before transgressing. In the story with Yehuda and Tamar, there is a moment that seems to teach that there might be a fourth cardinal sin - embarrassing others publicly. How can this be considered such a powerful weapon? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#809 - Double Named - 11/16/21

Unlike what we find in the Torah, nowadays we find people with more than one Jewish name. Why is that? Take Ten to find out.

This Ten is sponsored by the Lewis family in memory of Fred Lewis, Feivel Yitzchak ben Naftali David z"l

TT4T#613 - Taryag - 11/15/21

This Ten discusses the well-known idea that there are a total of 613 mitzvot throughout the Torah. Are there really only 613 things that we are required to do? Listen and learn of the true nature of this number and the significant importance of knowing what these 613 are.

TT4T#807 - Meal #3 - 11/11/21

Do you suffer from Shalashuda-ate less? In these winter months, there is barely any time to finish our Shabbat lunch meal before we need to get back to it with Sudah Shlishit. Why are these meals important and what do they mean? How important is it to pull off all three? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#806 - Priority Peace - 11/9/21

How important is peace in the Jewish tradition and what are we really asking for when we pray for peace? Take Ten to find out. 

This Ten is sponsored by the Lewis family in memory of Fred Lewis, Feivel Yitzchak ben Naftali David z"l