TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

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. 

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. 

 

 

Take Ten to learn about the quickness and enthusiasm ascribed to the Kohanim

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."

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.

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!

Every year we remind ourselves not to forget about the mitzvah of remembering the story of Amalek. What is so important about these events and why is it significant that Haman, the villain of Purim is a defendant of this nefarious nation? Take Ten to find out.

We learn from multiple sources that constructing the Mishkan was forbidden on Shabbos, but why is it that the construction of the Mishkan actually defines what is forbidden on Shabbat? Take Ten to find out. 

Take Ten to learn how the chronology of the command to build the Mishkan plays into its purpose as a representation of the bond between G-d and the Jewish people. 

While we might know that the laws of keeping Shabbat are learned from the process of constructing the Mishkan, we might not be aware of the deep similarities that exist between the construction and the actual creation of the world. Take Ten to find out more!