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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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Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
The minyan, or the "count," is a basic requisite for many of our prayers. This Ten discusses how we know that a minyan is made of ten people and more specifically - what types of people can they be?
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
The Torah promises that seeing Tzitzit will remind someone of the mitzvot and inspire them to perform them. Why is this so? This Ten analyzes some of the popular answers and offers a new approach to this age-old question.
Friday Jun 01, 2018
Friday Jun 01, 2018
This week's parsha tells the story of Miriam's criticism of Moshe. Take Ten to learn about the background of her critique in a larger context.
Thursday May 31, 2018
Thursday May 31, 2018
Is there an appropriate length for Tefilah? This Ten discusses different models of Tefilah and the downsides of taking up too much of people's time.
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Why is the fourth book of the Torah called "Numbers?" Take Ten to find out.
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
There's is no food more tradional than Chulent (or Hamin). It's a staple in Jewish homes throughout the world on Shabbat morning and is the centerpiece of a Shabbat meal. This Ten explores the origin and meaning of this dish and why our sources say that a Jew can be defined by their Chulent. b'Teiavon!
Friday May 25, 2018
Friday May 25, 2018
This week's Parsha, the longest in the Torah, contains the many repeated verses devoted to describing the Korbanot of the Nesiim. Take Ten to discover why these repetitive verses are all there and what it can teach us about the things we repeat as well.
Thursday May 24, 2018
Thursday May 24, 2018
What's the connection between a Nazir and a Sotah? Take Ten to find out.
Wednesday May 16, 2018
Wednesday May 16, 2018
There is a rich midrashic tradition concerning the moment the Torah was given that paints a picture of all the world hanging in the balance of: would the Jews accept the Torah? This Ten discusses the gravity of that moment and how compulsion might be the only thing that could allow us to make the right decision.
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Tuesday May 15, 2018
An old and surprisingly controversial custom exists to decorate homes and synagogues with greenery on Shabuot. Take Ten to learn the possible origins and reasons offered for this custom.