Episodes

Monday Jan 11, 2021
TT4T#706 - Jewish Culture - 1/11/20
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
There is a famous idea often quoted that maintaining Jewish dress, language and names were what merited the redemption from Egypt. Take Ten to analyze this source and understand its practical relevance today.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Monday Jan 04, 2021
TT4T#705 - Moshe's Disability - 1/4/21
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Moshe refuses the task offered by G-d to represent the people before Pharaoh due to a problem that he had with his speech. This Ten explores what exactly this problem was and why it may have been a significant reason that he was chosen.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
TT4T#704 - The Drama Never Ends - 12/29/20
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
In Parshat Vayechi, we read of the conclusion of the difficult drama of the "Sale of Yosef." How exactly does the story end? Take Ten to find out.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Thursday Dec 24, 2020
TT4T#703 - Difficult Beginnings - 12/24/20
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Asara b'Tevet, the unique "Friday fast" might be more unique than we realize. Take Ten to find out how.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
TT4T#702 - The Fast of the Tenth - 12/23/20
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
This week we will mark Asrah b'Tevet, the fast of the Tenth of Tevet. Why - exactly - do we fast on this date? Take Ten to find out.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
TT4T#701 - Teaching Torah - 12/22/20
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Learning Torah is clearly an important value. How important is teaching Torah? Take Ten to find out.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Monday Dec 21, 2020
TT4T#700 - Introducing Torah - 12/21/20
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
On this 700th TT4T episode, we discuss the daily blessing made on Torah study. Why is it so important for understanding the purpose of study itself? Take Ten to find out.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Friday Dec 18, 2020
TT4T#699 - Jewish Confidence - 12/18/20
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
In this 8th of 8 Chanukah Tens, we discuss the unique challenge of the original story of Chanukah and discuss the practical takeaway it provides.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
TT4T#698 - When You(r Lights) Fail - 3/9/20
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
In this 7th of 8 Chanukah Tens, we discuss the unique law relating to Chanukah of Kavsah Zakuk La, that if your lights go out, you are not obligated to relight them. Why not? Take Ten to find out.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
TT4T#697 - Purim>Chanukah? - 12/17/20
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
In this 6th of 8 Chanukah Tens, we discuss the different nature of the observances of the two rabbinic holidays, Chanukah and Purim. Do these differences imply that Purim is greater than Chanukah? Take Ten to find out.
Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.