TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

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

 

 

TT4T#765 - Moshe Cared - 5/24/21

Moshe's career is pervaded with moments of extreme empathy. From his earliest moments to his prayers for his sister, take Ten to learn how this trait defined him. 

TT4T#764 - Love to Bless - 5/20/21

The Torah speaks of the blessings that the Kohanim were to deliver to the Jewish people. What was the most important ingredient of these blessings? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#763 - Nazir to Sotah - 5/19/21

 

The Torah juxtaposes two very different topics in Parshat Naso, the Sotah, and the Nazir. Take Ten for explanations why.

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

 

TT4T#762 - The Freedom of Torah - 5/13/21

The Mishna in Avot claims that through Torah study and observance, we find - counterintuitively - freedom. How can this be? Take Ten to find out.