Episodes

Monday Oct 22, 2018
TT4T#382 - Being Preachy - 10/22/18
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
The Torah instructs us to rebuke others, but does that mean to turn us into preachy and judgemental people? Take Ten to find out.

Friday Oct 19, 2018
TT4T - Noach vs. Avraham - 10/19/18
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Take Ten for an analysis of the differences between Noach and Avraham.

Thursday Oct 18, 2018
TT4T#381 - Friendliness vs. Godliness - 10/18/18
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
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.

Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
TT4T#380 - Timing is Everything - 10/17/18
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
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.

Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
TT4T#379 - Big Kindness - 10/16/18
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
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.

Sunday Oct 14, 2018
TT4T#378 - Avraham's Education - 10/15/18
Sunday Oct 14, 2018
Sunday Oct 14, 2018
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.

Friday Oct 12, 2018
TT4T - Life Within Life - 10/12/18
Friday Oct 12, 2018
Friday Oct 12, 2018
In this Ten, R' Lerner presents a review of the Jewish approach to abortion.

Thursday Oct 11, 2018
TT4T#377 - Sweet and Sour Revenge - 10/11/18
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
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.

Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
TT4T#376 - Moon Shots - 10/9/18
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
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.

Sunday Oct 07, 2018
TT4T#375 - Genesis Goals - 10/7/18
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
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.

