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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
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Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
This Ten discusses the well-known idea that there are a total of 613 mitzvot throughout the Torah. Are there really only 613 things that we are required to do? Listen and learn of the true nature of this number and the significant importance of knowing what these 613 are.
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Although the Temple no longer stands in Jerusalem, we have great respect for the place on which it stands, and the sanctuaries throughout the world that have "replaced" it. TakeTen to find out why.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Take Ten to learn the lessons that our forefather Yaakov forever taught us about how to get our work done right.
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
What do we do when you are not sure of something? Do we lean towards a false presentation of confidence or are we humble enough to admit what we don't know? Hmmm... I don't know either, but this Ten discusses a Rashi that does. Or actually, doesn't.
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
In this week's parsha, we are introduced to our matriarch Leah through a description of her "tender" eyes. This Ten discusses the controversy that exists in understanding that description and the various facets of her life through the midrashic account. She was hopeful, yet frustrated. Determined, yet empathetic. A true Jewish mother for us all.
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Take Ten to learn what Yitzchak and Rivka's love for their respective children teaches us about combining two worlds.
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
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.
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
The children of Yitzchak posed a great challenge to their parents on how to best educate such radically different personalities. Take Ten to hear a few perspectives on these attempt and whether or not they succeeded.
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
On most week's, 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.
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Take Ten to learn about Judaism's belief in the significance and goals of the proper eulogy.