TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#775 - The Students of Aharon - 6/15/21

Our Parsha describes the overwhelming sense of mourning the Bnei Yisrael experienced upon Aharon's death. Why was his loss so great? 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#774 - Mitzvot We Don't Understand - 6/14/21

There is a category of Mitzvot that we perform even without knowing their reason. Why is this? Take Ten to find out. 

This Ten is sponsored by Gail Barnehama in memory of Chaya Yetta bas Gershon a"h.

TT4T#773 - Battle Bystanders - 6/9/21

Machloket and disputes can destroy lives. What are the obligations of the bystander? Of family members of the disputants? Take Ten to find out. 

 

Today's Ten is sponsored by Annie Karpenstein in memory of Lily Jarzombek, Leah bas Nesanel Yaacov a"h.

TT4T#772 - A Fair Fight - 6/8/21

What does the great debate between Korach and Moshe teach us about the nature of constructive argumentation? 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#771 - Falling on Your Face - 6/7/21

Our parsha describes a posture of prayer that seems to be of great significance. Take Ten to find out where and why "Nefilat Apayim," or "Falling on Your Face," gained such importance and power.  

Sponsored by the Ghodsi family in memory of Chana bat David a"h.

TT4T#770 - Helpful Lashon Hara - 6/2/20

Lashon Hara is usually understood as evil speech about others. Is there ever a time when such speech can be justified, and even helpful? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#769 - Tzitzit's Power - 6/1/21

The Torah promises that performing the mitzvah of Tzitzis will have a larger meaning toward all of your mitzvah observances. How is this so? 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#768 - Breaking Glasses - 5/27/21

Breaking a glass under the chuppah is a familiar Jewish wedding custom. How did it develop? What does it mean? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#767 - Beautiful Mitzvot - 5/26/21

We are encouraged to spend more on the Mitzvot that we do in order to "glorify G-d." Is money really the best way to express our devotion? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#766 - Quoting Sources - 5/25/21

Torah story and teaching consist of adding layers upon the teachings of those who came before us. How important is it for those previous teachers to be quoted? 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