Episodes

Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
TT4T#475 - The Kid's Purim - 3/19/19
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
It's easy to see why Purim is a holiday beloved by children. This Ten explores how this is no accident, and describes the pivotal role the children had in making Purim happen.

Monday Mar 18, 2019
TT4T#474 - Why No Hallel? - 3/18/19
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Purim is unique among the holidays in that we do not say the Hallel prayer. Or do we? Take Ten to find out.

Thursday Mar 14, 2019
TT4T#473 - The Purim Story - 3/15/19
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Take Ten to learn lessons from the stories of Amalek and Purim.

Thursday Mar 14, 2019
TT4T#472 - A Different Kind of Fast - 3/14/19
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Next week we will fast "Esther's Fast." How is this fast different from all others? Take Ten to find out.

Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
TT4T#471 - Amalek - 3/13/19
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Every year we remind ourselves not to forget about the mitzvah of remembering the story of Amalek. What is so important about these events and why is it significant that Haman, the villain of Purim is a defendant of this nefarious nation? Take Ten to find out.

Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
TT4T#470 - Poor Spending - 3/12/19
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Of the four mitzvot of Purim, the Rambam teaches that spending on the poor should be where we allocate the most resources. Take Ten to learn about the specific mitzvah of giving of Purim and how it is different than other charitable donations.

Monday Mar 11, 2019
TT4T#469 - Mishloach Manot - 3/11/19
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
What are the requirements for the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot? Why is this Mitzvah connected to Purim in the first place? Take Ten to find out.

Thursday Mar 07, 2019
TT4T#468 - Making a Shul - 3/8/19
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
What does it take to really build a Shul? Take Ten to find out.

Thursday Mar 07, 2019
TT4T#467 - Getting While Giving? - 3/7/19
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Is it appropriate to receive an honor for doing a good thing or for giving a donation? Take Ten to learn the answer.

Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
TT4T#466 - Cynical Responses - 3/6/19
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
How important is it to answer the claims of cynics? Should they be dismissed out of hand or should we defend ourselves? Take Ten for a Torah perspective on the damage cynics can create and the responses that are required.