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Take 10 minutes of your busy day for Torah. Spend one 1/100th of your day as meaningfully as you can! Different topics each weekday. Produced by Rabbi Shmuel Ismach of the Young Israel of Great Neck
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Beginning with Rashi's famous first question and answer to his classic commentary, we have all wondered why the Torah begins with the creation and world-development stories instead of beginning with the laws that seem to make up most of its content. Take Ten to delve into a few approaches to Rashi's famous question and answer.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
As the new month of Marcheshvan/Cheshvan begins, we may be wondering how this month got its controversial name. Take Ten to find out.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
As we return to the first book of the Torah, Bereishis, this Ten looks closely at the first instructions that Adam is given when he is placed in the Garden of Eden. What can we learn about all the commandments from that moment? Take Ten to find out.
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Reciting the verses relating to creation seems to be more than simply a reminder, but a testimony of our fundamental beliefs. Take Ten to find out how.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
There's a biblical passage that we repeat three times a week. Take Ten to learn when, and why.
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
On this Erev Shavuot, learn about the idea that each person has THEIR mitzvah, and figure out which belongs to you.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Ignoring one's fields during the Sabbatical year is a significant challenge. What is the reason that this command exists? Take Ten to find out.
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Shmittah is the mitzvah that is chosen to teach a very important lesson about all mitzvot. Why is Shmittah chosen? Take Ten to find out.
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Today is Pesach Sheni, the do-over for those who may have missed bringing the all-important Korban Pesach the first time around. What is the nature of this second-chance? Take Ten to find out.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Of all the things we wish for, which is the most important? Take Ten to find out which request precedes all in Jewish prayer, and why.