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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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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.
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!