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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
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
The Gemara emphasizes the importance of the afternoon Mincha prayer, the prayer associated with our forefather Yitzchak. Why is this prayer - the shortest of the three - so significant? Take Ten to find out.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
We have all been in the situation where we have "payed a Shiva call" to console someone who is in mourning for a loved one. What is the proper protocol? What is the purpose of the visit? Take Ten to find out.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
After Yishmael was thrown out of Avraham's home, what happened to him? Take Ten to learn the midrashic account of Yishmael's end and Avraham's inability to let go.
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
How was it permitted for Eliezer to decide on Yitzchak's bride by making use of an omen? Take Ten to find out.
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
The Torah does not explicitly explain why the city of Sodom suffers the punishment it does. Take Ten to learn about their great sin and the important lessons it provides to us.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Our ancient form of prayer, the Shemona Esrei, was constructed with great simplicity, yet incredible nuance. Take Ten to learn of a wonderful metaphor for balancing this simplicity and depth.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
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.
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
What was Avraham's great contribution to the world? While we generally assume that it was his theological contributions that were so impressive, this Ten highlights another element of his personality that was critical to the world's existence.
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Why isn't Avraham's quest to find G-d more fully described in the Torah? Take Ten to find out.
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Concentration and focus is always difficult and particularly so during prayer. Take Ten to learn how this common problem has been dealt with in practical halacha.
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