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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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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.
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.