TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

How much is too much when it comes to cleaning for Pesach? This short series discusses some of the well-known controversies relating to Pesach observance and discusses what are the actual requirements for cleaning. Take Ten to find out why it might be easier than you think!

Part 2 - What is Chametz vs. Seor? What are we actually looking for when we search our homes for Chametz?

How much is too much when it comes to cleaning for Pesach? This short series discusses some of the well-known controversies relating to Pesach observance and discusses what are the actual requirements for cleaning. Take Ten to find out why it might be easier than you think!

Part 1 - Intro to Chametz, Kitniyot, Egg Matzah, Gebrokts

As we begin reading the book of Vayikra, this Ten asks the question: Why Korbanot?

Why is the 30th day of Tishrei the first day of Rosh Chodech Cheshvan? Why do your Hebrew and English birthdays align every 19 years? These and other calendar queries explained. 

 

 

What is the deeper meaning of the repetitive expressions we find in the Yaaleh v'Yavo prayer? Take Ten to find out. 

This week we learn about the mitzvah of counting time by the new moon. Sources indicate a particular connection this day has with women. Is Rosh Chodesh a women's holiday? Take ten to find out. 

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!

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.

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. 

Why is the Fast of Esther different from all other fasts? Take Ten to find out!