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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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Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
10 min
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.
Jun 15, 2018
Jun 15, 2018
10 min
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.
Jun 13, 2018
Jun 13, 2018
10 min
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.
Jun 12, 2018
Jun 12, 2018
10 min
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.
Jun 11, 2018
Jun 11, 2018
10 min
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.
Jun 8, 2018
Jun 8, 2018
11 min
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.
Jun 4, 2018
Jun 4, 2018
10 min
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?
Jun 4, 2018
Jun 4, 2018
10 min
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.
Jun 1, 2018
Jun 1, 2018
10 min
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.
May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018
10 min
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.