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Take 10 minutes of your busy day for Torah. Spend one 1/100th of your day as meaningfully as you can! Different topics each weekday. Produced by Rabbi Shmuel Ismach of the Young Israel of Great Neck
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick, is seen in the Torah in this week's parsha when G-d visits Avraham as he is healing from his circumcision. What is the goal of this important mitzvah, particularly in our era of advanced medical treatment? Take Ten to find out.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Avraham and Sarah are remembered for having busy and fulfilling lives. This Ten explores what this means for them and what it can mean for our lives.
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Monday Oct 30, 2017
There is a story in this week's parsha where Avraham seems to "put G-d on hold" to engage in the mitzvah of Hachnasas Orchim, hosting guests. How can guests be as or even more important than "hosting" G-d Himself? Here's an answer that might change your perspective on talking to strangers.
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
In our parsha, we find the fortunes of both Avraham and Sarah changed becuuse they moved and changed their names. Take Ten to understand what these things mean and how they relate to one of the most famous prayer formulations of the entire year.
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
Billions of people, indeed, every member of the "Abrahamic" religions owe the core if their belief system to a single man who went against the current and decided that he knew better. This Ten discusses how Avraham changed the course of human history because he was able so stand up and be different and how he acts as the role model for us all.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
In this second class of our new series, R' Lerner discusses whether Rabbinic Mitzvot should find themselves in the count of the 613.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
We find Avraham behaving in a contradictory manner regarding taking gifts from others. What does this tell us about the nature of taking gifts and how we interperet the words of Proverbs: "One who hates gifts will live?" Take Ten to find out.
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
One of the first mitzvot in the Torah and the first in a man's life, the mitzvah of circumcision plays an important role in defining Jewish identity. Take Ten to find out why.
Friday Oct 20, 2017
Friday Oct 20, 2017
This week's Haftora refers to the flood as "The Waters of Noach," and seems to assign him some blame. This Ten explains how and why Noah was implicated in the sins of his generation and how he could have done more to save them.
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Where did the customs of toasting "To life!" come from? Take Ten to discover some interesting answers in the Jewish tradition.