TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

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.

TT4T#716 - The Customized Prayers - 2/3/21

After we conclude the standardized 18 Blessings, there is a paragraph that seems much different than the others. Take Ten to learn its origin and understand what it teaches us about our ability to customize our own prayer experience. 

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

TT4T#715 - Shabbat Done Right - 2/2/21

What's the best possible way to spend your Shabbat day? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#714 - Ten Commandment Controversies - 2/1/21

While the Ten Commandments might seem pretty basic, controversies about these Ten have existed for generations. Take Ten to learn about these important issues and how they have influenced how - and when - we read them. 

TT4T#713 - Tu b'Shvat Goals - 1/28/20

What are we supposed to be thinking about on Tu b'Shvat? Take Ten to focus on our responsibilities towards the natural world through understanding its meaning and importance. 

 

 

TT4T#712 - Tu b'Shvat Origins - 1/27/20

What is the day of Tu b'Shvat all about? What customs exist and how did they develop? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#711 - Pharaoh's Second Career - 1/25/20

In an unbelievable twist, the Midrash suggests that Pharaoh survives the story of Exodus and begins a second career as King of Ninveh. Take Ten to understand where this Midrash originates and to where it might lead us.

TT4T#710 - Why the Subjugation? - 1/21/20

Why did the Jews deserve the subjugation they experienced under Egypt? Was it due to Avraham? The brothers of Yosef? The behavior of the Jews themselves? None of the above? Take Ten to find out. 

Today's Ten is sponsored by the Luxenberg family l'iluy nishmas Yitzchak Yehuda ben Avraham.