TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#550 - The 100 Sounds

Why are we careful to blow 100 sounds with the Shofar? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#549 - Why the Shofar?

The shofar is unique among the modes of prayer. What is it purpose? Take Ten to learn ten explanations.

TT4T#548 - 2 Be Like G-d - 9/23/19

In this alternative explanation of the "Thirteen Attributes" of G-d, we learn that emulating G-d requires two distinct elements. What are they? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#547 - The Phrase that Pays

The Gemara teaches that saying the formula of words known as the "Thirteen Attributes" will be a guarantee for success in prayer. This is why this formula forms the central feature of our Selichos prayers. What is the power of these words? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#546 - l'David's Timing

Chapter 27 of Tehillim is packed with powerful messages, but why are those messages particularly relevant for the period between Elul and Shmini Atzeret? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#545 - The Two Davids

Every day from Elul through Sukkos, we twice recite Tehillim 27, known as "l'David". Take Ten to understand why the paragraph seems to be describing two different Davids.

TT4T#544 - Mixing the Ox and Donkey - 9/15/19

The Torah prohibits us from harnessing two animals together for plowing or other uses. What could be the reason for this? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#543 - Judge Your Neighbor as Yourself

Take Ten to learn about how generosity in the judgement of others can bring us towards a more generous judgement from G-d. 

TT4T#542 - Receptible Rebuke

Although our tradition suggests that successful rebuke is almost impossible, we know how hard it is to figure out where we need correction by ourselves. Take Ten to learn how to make someone receptive to rebuke. 

TT4T#541 - Blues and Whites

What should be our Teshuva project for the coming year? Take Ten to find out.