TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

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. 

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.

The Torah associates the severe punishment of Tzaraat with Lashon Hara, evil speech. Take Ten to discover what this teaches us regarding the power of proper speech.

R' Meir Simcha of Dvinsk, the author of the Meshech Chochman commentary on Chumash and Ohr Sameach commentary on Rambam was one of the great Eastern European rabbis of the 19th and early 20th century. Take Ten to hear what he had to say about support for the fledgling settlement in Israel a century ago. 

This week we read of the well know malady of Tzaraat. We commonly associate this "disease" with the sin of gossip and slander, but is this the entire story? Take Ten to find out. 

Our Parsha briefly mentions the mitzvah of Milah, or circumcision. This was the first command given to Avraham and seems fundamental to the performance of other mitzvot as well. This Ten discusses some of the reasons that have been proffered for why this is so significant an obligation. 

 

 

Is there a reason for the laws of Kosher? Well, there are many! Take Ten to learn some of the suggestions. 

Why are the laws of Kosher associated with Maimonides book of Holiness? Take Ten to find out. 

What would make us mourn the death of students who seemed to not be the exemplars of Torah living? What else happened during this period of time that may contribute to the development of these practices? Take Ten to find out. 

What does the 49-day count between Pesach and Shavuot have to do with the mourning practices that are observed? Take Ten to learn one theory.