TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

On Lag baOmer, the anniversary of R' Shimon bar Yochai's death, we delve into a concept from the Zohar, his mystical teachings. 

A review from last year, this Ten explains the significance of the thirty-third day of the Omer. 

Parshat Emor details the holidays throughout the year. Take Ten to learn a couple of interesting tidbits relating to the Jewish holidays at large.

Today we explore the unique mitzvah of Pesach Sheini - the "Do-Over" for those who may have missed it the first time. Enjoy!

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. 

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.