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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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Tuesday Jun 26, 2018
Tuesday Jun 26, 2018
As we near the period of the "Three Weeks," this Ten discusses the four fasts that we observe throughout the year in order to commemorate the destruction of the two Temples. Hear how the very observance of these fasts was dynamic and depended on the historical question of: "Was it Good for the Jews?"
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
The story of Bilaam and Balak is very unique as it happens entirely without the knowledge of the Jewish people. This Ten discusses the Gemaras theoretical wish that the story be included in our daily recitation of the Shema. Why would this section be worthy? Why was it left out? Take Ten to find out.
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
Take Ten to learn about what Parah Adumah teaches us about the unknowable nature of G-d.
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
We read this week of the Parah Adumah. In order to purify oneself from the most serious of impurity, the Red Cow ritual was performed. It's known as one of the most difficult to understand. But is it really? This Ten discusses what we don't and don't understand about it and how it allows us to understand so much, by understanding what we can and cannot understand.
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Throughout Rabbinic writings, we have dozens of comments relating to the power of peace. Take Ten to learn how it is both the first of Middot and how it is always listed last as well.
Friday Jun 15, 2018
Friday Jun 15, 2018
In the aftermath of the Korach story, we find a final challenge to Moshe and Aharon's leadership. Take Ten to learn the symbolism in the story of the blossoming sticks.
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
How does one fight the good fight? The Mishna in Mesechet Avot presents two different types of debate - one that is "For the sake of Heaven" and one that is not. This Ten analyzes the difference between these two styles and what we learn from the well-known interlocutors it presents.
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Our parsha describes a posture of prayer that seems to be of great significance. Take Ten to find out where and why "Nefilat Apayim," or "Falling on Your Face," gained such importance and power.
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
The Torah prohibits a judge from taking bribes in very colorful language, warning that they will "blind" him. This Ten discusses the laws of bribery and where it applies. Is this only a warning for judges? Take Ten to find out.
Friday Jun 08, 2018
Friday Jun 08, 2018
In Parshat Shelach, we read the story of the spies negative report about the land of Israel and how the Bnei Yisrael cried in response. After all that G-d had led them through, why would they react so strongly to this news? Take Ten to find out.