TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#415 - The Fast of Tevet - 12/17/18

According to one opinion, if the Fast of Tevet would fall on Shabbat, instead of deferring to Sunday, we would fast on Shabbat itself. Take Ten to find out what is so unique about this fast.

TT4T#414 - The Power of Speech - 12/14/18

Take Ten to learn a lesson about the power of speech from our Parsha.

TT4T#413 - The Fast of 8 Tevet - 12/13/18

Our sources indicate a defunct fast day that existed on the 8th of Tevet that had something to do with the translation of the Torah. Take Ten to learn this story and the significance of this day.

TT4T#412 - Extra Soul - 12/12/18

Our tradition teaches that on Shabbat, we receive a "Neshama Yeseirah", or "extra soul". Take Ten to learn about the nature of this excess soul and the capabilities it provides. 

TT4T#411 - Our Start-Up Nation - 12/11/18

Our Parsha records that Yaakov's family enters Egypt with 70 people. Take Ten to learn the significance of this number in the context of this "Start-Up" nation. 

TT4T#410 - It's a Miracle! - 12/10/18

Take Ten to learn about how the two different stories withing Chanukah teach us how we are to perceive and appreciate the "nature" of miracles in this world. 

TT4T#409 - Leadership in Israel - 12/7/18

Take Ten to learn an important lesson from Chanukah about modern Jewish leadership in the State of Israel.

TT4T#408 - Rock in Galut - 12/6/18

The song of Maoz Tzur refers to multiple redemption stories throughout our history. Take Ten to learn its significance to Chanukah, and to our future redemption.

TT4T#407 - Which Threat is Greater? - 12/5/18

In analyzing the construction of Chanukah vs. Purim, what do the respective observances of each tell us about which was a bigger threat? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#406 - Candle Failure - 12/4/18

If your Chanukah candles go out before the minimum amount of time, the halacha teaches that you do not need to relight the candles. Take Ten to learn a reason for this unique law.