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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 May 15, 2018
Tuesday May 15, 2018
The holiday of Shavuot begins late due to the hour of sunset this time of year, but as you might be aware, we delay its start even further than we do for other holidays. Take Ten to learn how this delay came about and how it speaks to our "Pursuit of Perfection."
Sunday May 13, 2018
Sunday May 13, 2018
There is a very "special" day coming this week. Known as "Yom HaMeyuchas," it's a day that we treat as a quasi-holiday. Take Ten to learn why.
Friday May 11, 2018
Friday May 11, 2018
In advance of Yom Yerushalayim this Sunday, take Ten to learn about the greatness and spiritual importance of this famous city.
Thursday May 10, 2018
Thursday May 10, 2018
The laws of forbidden interest payments extend well past payment itself. Take Ten to learn of a debate about the very issue of saying "Thank You!"
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Although he was of the great halachists in world history, R' Akiva was known for a particular way of looking at the world, which may have been the greatest lesson he left to his students. Take Ten to learn more.
Tuesday May 08, 2018
Tuesday May 08, 2018
Taking a year off from working the land is not easy, and at the same time, the stakes could not be higher. The Torah indicates that lack of Shmittah observance can even cause the Jewish people to be exiled from the land of Egypt. This Ten discusses why this Mitzvah is seen as so serious and what this teaches us about the dangers of success.
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
Our parsha begins with the mitzvah of Shmitah, and reminds us that these laws were given at Sinai. This Ten discusses Rashi's famous question on this and deals with another question that is raised by Rashi's answer. What is so important and unique about Shmitah? Take Ten to find out.
Friday May 04, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
The first verse of Emor has an extra word that teaches us the extent to which the Torah requires us to educate children. Take Ten to discover how far this obligation goes.
Thursday May 03, 2018
Thursday May 03, 2018
On Lag baOmer, the anniversary of R' Shimon bar Yochai's death, we delve into a concept from the Zohar, his mystical teachings.
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
A review from last year, this Ten explains the significance of the thirty-third day of the Omer.