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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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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.
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Parshat Emor details the holidays throughout the year. Take Ten to learn a couple of interesting tidbits relating to the Jewish holidays at large.
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Today we explore the unique mitzvah of Pesach Sheini - the "Do-Over" for those who may have missed it the first time. Enjoy!
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
The Torah prohibits one from "putting a blind man before a stumbling block." Does this only apply to the literally blind? Only to an actual physical pitfall? Take Ten to find out.
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
In describing the ritual of Yom Kippur, the Torah refers to an "Ish Iti," who carried out a specific role in the process. Who was the man and what did it mean to be given this job? Take Ten to find out.
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
The great principle of Judaism of "Love they Neighbor" seems to defy explanation. Can one really love and provide as much for their friend as they would for themselves? This Ten discusses a variety of explanations that more reasonably require some really excellent behavior towards one another.
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
What does the Torah mean when it asks us to be "holy?" This Ten explores a few interpretations and focuses in particular on the Ramban who says that ultimately, it's about "getting" it.