TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#381 - Friendliness vs. Godliness - 10/18/18

The Gemara says that we learn from Avraham that one can interrupt a meeting with G-d in order to perform the mitzvah of hospitality. Why is this mitzvah so important? Would this apply to other mitzvot as well? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#380 - Timing is Everything - 10/17/18

They say that "timing is everything", and it seems that there is a verse in Mishlei that agrees. Take Ten to learn the various applications of this thoughtful verse. 

TT4T#379 - Big Kindness - 10/16/18

Our tradition puts Gemilat Chasadim, or kindness to others as one of the most important ways we can behave and emulate G-d. Take Ten to learn the greatness of the reward of kindness and the classic examples of when it applies.  

TT4T#378 - Avraham's Education - 10/15/18

Even with Avraham's thoughtful contribution of monotheism to the world, even he had a difficult time moving on from believing in powers that he thought had sway over his life. Take Ten to learn about these powers and the Jewish reaction to them.  

TT4T - Life Within Life - 10/12/18

In this Ten, R' Lerner presents a review of the Jewish approach to abortion.

TT4T#377 - Sweet and Sour Revenge - 10/11/18

The Torah prohibits taking revenge and bearing grudges. What is the nature of this prohibition and when does it apply? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#376 - Moon Shots - 10/9/18

The first mitzvah we are given is to count time from the Exodus using the moon, and not the sun. Why do Jews use the moon? Take Ten for insight into why not only do we count by the moon, but how the moon is an expression of Jewish history and can offer insight into our own personal story. 

 

 

TT4T#375 - Genesis Goals - 10/7/18

Beginning with Rashi's famous first question and answer to his classic commentary, we have all wondered why the Torah begins with the creation and world-development stories instead of beginning with the laws that seem to make up most of its content. Take Ten to delve into a few approaches to Rashi's famous question and answer.

TT4T#374 - Do Unilateral Apologies Work? - 9/16/18

Many have the custom to offer unilateral forgiveness to those who may have hurt or offended them on Erev Yom Kippur. Some even offer such forgiveness every night when they say the Shema. While this practice is certainly helpful for the offended, does it really absolve the offender from asking for forgiveness? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#373 - Apology NOT Accepted - 9/14/18

Before Yom Kippur we are supposed to seek forgiveness from others and to forgive those who apologize to us. Are there limits to who and when we must forgive? Take Ten to find out.