Episodes

Monday Mar 12, 2018
TT4T#305 - Gratitude and the Egypt Story - 3/12/18
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
We generally associate the Exodus from Egypt with major the major theological lessons we learned through those events. Take Ten to learn an important interpersonal lesson we learned as well: how to say thank you!

Thursday Mar 08, 2018
TT4T#304 - Holiness of Place vs. Time - 3/8/18
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Does the construction of the Mishkan outweigh the observance of Shabbat? While you might think you know the answer, this Ten discusses whether or not this was always the case.

Thursday Mar 08, 2018
TT4T#303 - Terumah Transparancy - 3/8/18
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Parshat Pikudei begins with Moshe's accounting of the donated materials for the Mishkan. Take Ten to learn the degree to how much halacha learns from this example towards communal accounting.

Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
TT4T#302 - Esther's Fast? - 2/28/18
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Why is the Fast of Esther different from all other fasts? Take Ten to find out!

Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
TT4T#301 - Poor Spending - 2/27/18
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Of the four mitzvot of Purim, the Rambam teaches that spending on the poor should be where we allocate the most resources. Take Ten to learn about the specific mitzvah of giving of Purim and how it is different than other charitable donations.

Monday Feb 26, 2018
TT4T#300 - Mishloach Manot - 2/26/18
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Monday Feb 26, 2018
What are the requirements for the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot? Why is this Mitzvah connected to Purim in the first place? Take Ten to find out.

Friday Feb 23, 2018
TT4T#299 - The Quick Kohanim - 2/23/18
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Take Ten to learn about the quickness and enthusiasm ascribed to the Kohanim

Friday Feb 23, 2018
TT4T#298 - G-d's Money-Back Guarantee - 2/22/18
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Is it ever ok to test G-d for an immediate reward for our mitzvah observance? Usually not, with one exception: Tzedaka. This Ten finds the source and explains the parameters of this "Money-Back Guarantee."

Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
TT4T#297 - Non-Traditional Tithing - 2/21/18
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
The Torah speaks of an obligation to give a tenth of ones produce towards various important causes. What if a person's income is not in agricultural produce? Can you give services, time and pay in kind? Take Ten to find out.

Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
TT4T#296 - Chai for Charity - 2/9/18
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
In his Ten, we discuss the uncharacteristic introduction given by the Tur to the laws of giving Tzedaka. He offers 18 reasons to assist others however and whenever we can. See which of the Chai (18) reasons resonate with you!

