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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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Oct 16, 2018
Oct 16, 2018
10 min
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.
Oct 14, 2018
Oct 14, 2018
9 min
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.
Oct 12, 2018
Oct 12, 2018
10 min
In this Ten, R' Lerner presents a review of the Jewish approach to abortion.
Oct 11, 2018
Oct 11, 2018
10 min
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.
Oct 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018
10 min
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.
Oct 7, 2018
Oct 7, 2018
10 min
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.
Sep 17, 2018
Sep 17, 2018
10 min
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.
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
10 min
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.
Sep 12, 2018
Sep 12, 2018
10 min
During the Ten Days of Teshuva, there is a long tradition of adopting halachic stringencies and more meticulous halachic behavior. But if these behaviors are really only for the short term, then who are we really kidding? Take Ten to find out why this is a good idea after all.
Sep 7, 2018
Sep 7, 2018
10 min
For our last Ten before Rosh Hoshana, we focus on the most important element of leadership: YOU.