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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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Monday Jun 05, 2017
Monday Jun 05, 2017
Moshe is describes as the "trustworthy" in G-d's house. What is the nature of this trustworthiness? This Ten discusses the practical ramifications of Moshe's behavior of living a life above reproach and the obligations that creates for us in our day to day interactions.
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
We know that focusing on the Ten Commandments can be somewhat controversial (see TT4T#76). Indeed, in Temple times, they were removed from regular recital in the Shema. This Ten offers an analysis as to why they were removed, and who was the culprit.
See a fuller explanation here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pva32pfiph9xqew/PAPER%20-%20The%20Removal%20of%20the%20Aseret%20Hadibrot%20from%20the%20Shema%20-%20Who%20Was%20Responsible.pdf?dl=0
Friday May 26, 2017
Friday May 26, 2017
There is a rich midrashic tradition concerning the moment the Torah was given that paints a picture of all the world hanging in the balance of: would the Jews accept the Torah? This Ten discusses the gravity of that moment and how compulsion might be the only thing that could allow us to make the right decision.
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Wednesday May 24, 2017
The Holiday of Shavuot begins late due to the late hour of sunset, but as you might be aware, we delay its start even more than we normally delay other holidays. Take Ten to find out how this delay came about and how it speaks to our "Pursuit of Perfection."
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Moshe is referred to as the "Father of all Prophets." This Ten discusses the unique level of prophecy attained by Moshe as opposed to other prophets and what that teaches us about the nature of Torah revelation.
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Tuesday May 23, 2017
In anticipation of Yom Yerushalayim, we this Ten discussed the millennia-old tension that exists between "forgetting" and "awaiting" when it comes to Yerushalayim and the Beit Hamikdash.
Monday May 22, 2017
Monday May 22, 2017
On this anniversary of the first day of the Six Day War, we focus on the controversy surrounding the Nachem prayer said on Tisha b'Av concerning Jerusalem. What does it mean for Jerusalem to truly be rebuilt? Take Ten to hear why as far as we have come and as much as we have accomplished, we still wonder: are we there yet?
Friday May 19, 2017
Friday May 19, 2017
This Ten focuses on the financial and discusses the laws of aquisitions. At what point is something considered "mine?" When can I no longer retract from a purchase? And is it really true that when "You break it, you bought it?" Take Ten to find out.
Thursday May 18, 2017
Thursday May 18, 2017
As we probably know, we don't go three days without Torah reading. So we read the Torah publicly on Shabbat, and again on Mondays and Thursdays. Why were those weekdays chosen? Why do we also add longer Tachanun and other assorted prayers on these days? Take Ten to find out.
Wednesday May 17, 2017
Wednesday May 17, 2017
Continuing with Judaism's fundamental belief in prophecy, this Ten explores some of the requirements neccesary to be a Navi. How would this divine information be expressed? What would it take for it to be understood by man? What type of person would be able to take on this role? Take Ten to find out.