TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#729 - The Evil of Chametz - 3/4/21

Of all the halachically prohibited substances, why is Chametz treated the worst? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#728- Shehakol the Catch All - 3/3/21

Were probably familiar with the concept that if you do not know what beracha to make on food, one can fulfill their obligation by making the beracha of "shehakol." If that is the case, why do we bother with the details and intricacies of the laws of specific berachos? Why doesn't Shehakol suffice? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#727 - Preferred Giving - 3/2/21

The Rambam lists the order of operations relating to the best and worst ways to give charity. What are these highest and lowest levels? 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#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.