TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#726 - Moshe's Glow -3/1/21

When Moshe descended from the mountain with the second set of Luchot, he is described as being aglow. Take Ten to learn the reason for this glow and the various ways it has been misunderstood throughout history.

TT4T#725 - Purim Shorts - 2/25/21

Take Ten for some Purim ideas to inspire your holiday!

This Ten is sponsored by the Weinblatt family in memory of Maurice Belfer, Moshe ben Simcha Bunim z"l on his yahrtzeit.

TT4T#724 - The Unique Fast - 2/24/21

While we fast on some days of the year, the fast of Esther is unlike any other. How so? Take Ten to find out. 

 

TT4T#723 - Purim and the Children - 2/23/21

There is a very strong children's element to Purim. Is this accidental or might children be a core part of this holiday? Take Ten to find out.

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

TT4T#722 - Missing Hallel - 2/22/21

Purim is unique among the holidays in that we do not say the Hallel prayer. Or do we? Take Ten to find out. 

Today's Ten is sponsored by the Brownstein family in memory of Florence Brownstein a"h, Feiga bas Moshe. 

TT4T#721 - Why Any Words? - 2/18/21

Our Siddur is full of words and phrases that make up Jewish prayer. Why are these words required? Why are any words required at all? Take Ten to find out. 

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

TT4T#720 - Paths to Piety - 2/10/21

How does one achieve piety? The Gemara suggests that we look towards three areas in particular. What are these three and what makes them so significant? Take Ten to find out.

Sponsored by the Papilsky/Nochomovitz family in memory of Moshe Yitzchak ben Yaakov Shimon z"l whose Yahrtzeit in on 30 Shevat. 

TT4T#719 - Widows and Orphans - 2/9/21

The Torah stresses the importance of sensitivity towards the vulnerable and disadvantaged. How far does this concern go? Take Ten to find out. 

Sponsored by the Kamelhar family in memory of Golda bat Yitzchak a"h for her Yahrtzeit on 29 Shevat.

TT4T#718 - Majority Rules - 2/8/21

Our Parsha teaches that "Acharei Rabim l'Hatos," we are supposed to follow the majority. Why and when do we do this? Where is this concept applied? Take Ten to find out. 

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

TT4T#717 - Mondays and Thursdays - 3/9/20

As we probably know, we don't go three days without Torah reading. So we read the Torah publicly on Shabbat, and again on Mondays and Thursdays. Why were those weekdays chosen? Why do we also add longer Tachanun and other assorted prayers on these days? Take Ten to find out.