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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 Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
What does the story of Yaakov and Esav teach us about the importance of appreciating and discovering our own identity? Take Ten to find out.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
This week's Torah portion presents the difficult story of Yaakov being less than truthful in his dealing with Yitzchak. Take Ten to learn about the value of truth vs falsehood.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
What does the story of the establishment of Mincha teach us about the prayer itself? Take Ten to find out.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Sources indicate that the very first thing we should say each day is the story of the Akeidat Yitzchak. Why would that be? Take Ten to find out.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
When we pray for parnasah (prosperity), are we simply praying for gross dollar amounts (before taxes)? Take Ten to find out.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
On the anniversary of Kristallnacht, we turn back to a Ten composed following the attack in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh two years ago. Our Shabbat prayers include a prayer for the holy communities that have given their lives due to anti-Semitism. Take Ten to learn the history and significance of this important - and timely - prayer.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
The destruction of Sodom left an indelible mark on our tradition. Their corrupt behavior has forever become the derided "Midat Sedom," the Trait of Sedom. What is this trait and why is it considered so evil? Take Ten to find out.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
What's the meaning of the prayer many synagogues recite on behalf of the government? Take Ten to find out.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
It's Election Day! What ancient principles guide us in the process of doing our civic duty? Take Ten to find out.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick, is seen in the Torah in this week's parsha when G-d visits Avraham as he is healing from his circumcision. What is the goal of this important mitzvah, particularly in our era of advanced medical treatment? Take Ten to find out.