TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

In this final installment of the Rambam's rules for counting the Mitzvot, we discuss whether or not the individual punishments that might motivate us to do mitzvot are counted to mitzvot themselves. 

There is a conception out there that of the various 613 mitzvot, the 10 taught to us in the moments of revelation at Sinai are the most important. Does this idea bear out in our sources? This Ten discusses the historical consideration of this notion and the reactions to it. Will we "stand" for the idea that these ten are more important than the others? Take Ten to find out.

Miriam is often seen as a "third wheel" among her more active brothers, Moshe and Aharon. There were critical and overlooked roles that she had in the salvation of the Jewish people, and is listed equally as one of their saviors. Take Ten to find out why.

Although a verse in Mishlei seems to be clear in that we are not supposed to rejoice in the downfall of our enemies, the reality is more complex. Take Ten to learn about how we navigate this issue. 

How do we count mitzvot that are repeated due to the multiple, repeating days of a Yom Tov? Take Ten to find out. 

 

 

There is a special custom to read the section of the Torah that deals with the Manna today, the Tuesday before the Torah reading of Beshalach. This Ten explores the meaning of this custom and how important it might be to say it - and think it - every other day as well. 

While during the week our Amida is made up of 19 blessings, on Shabbat, when we seem to have more time to spare, there are only 7. Take 10 to find out why.

What is your obligation to ensure that your ritual items remain kosher? Take Ten to find out. 

Take Ten for further details on which details of mitzvot are included in the count of 613.

Our sources indicate that there is a "holiday" nature to the beginning of the new month. Take Ten to learn about the nature of this holiday and why it might exist.