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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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Nov 14, 2018
Nov 14, 2018
9 min
Take Ten to learn the lessons that our forefather Yaakov forever taught us about how to get our work done right.
Nov 13, 2018
Nov 13, 2018
9 min
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.
Nov 12, 2018
Nov 12, 2018
10 min
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.
Nov 9, 2018
Nov 9, 2018
10 min
Take Ten to learn what Yitzchak and Rivka's love for their respective children teaches us about combining two worlds.
Nov 8, 2018
Nov 8, 2018
10 min
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.
Nov 5, 2018
Nov 5, 2018
9 min
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.
Nov 5, 2018
Nov 5, 2018
10 min
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.
Nov 2, 2018
Nov 2, 2018
11 min
Take Ten to learn about Judaism's belief in the significance and goals of the proper eulogy.
Nov 1, 2018
Nov 1, 2018
10 min
How does Jewish tradition instruct us to pay a shiva call? Tek Ten to find out.
Oct 31, 2018
Oct 31, 2018
10 min
As nightfall gets earlier and earlier, it's never as hard to find a window in our busy days to pray Mincha, the afternoon service. This Ten reveals why even as hard as it is to pull off, this midday Mincha is unparalleled in importance.