TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

Why is the fourth book of the Torah called "Numbers?" Take Ten to find out. 

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!

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.

What's the connection between a Nazir and a Sotah? Take Ten to find out. 

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. 

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.

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."

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.

In advance of Yom Yerushalayim this Sunday, take Ten to learn about the greatness and spiritual importance of this famous city.

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!"