TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast
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TT4T#950 - The Stringencies of Pesach - 3/28/24
In this first of a series, we discuss the overwhelming stringency applied to Pesach preparations. What is the nature of the stringency? How did it develop? Take Ten to find out.This Ten is sponsored
TT4T#949 - Teach a Man to Fish - 3/27/24
It is said that "teachinga man tofish" is the greatest type of charity. Take Ten to learn the Jewish origins of this idea.
TT4T#948 - Esther's "Different" Fast - 3/20/24
Taanit Esther is anomalous from the other fasts we find on the Jewish calendar. How and why is this fast different than all other fast days? Take Ten to find out.
TT4T#947 - Matanot L'Evyonim - 3/19/24
Of the four mitzvot of Purim, the Rambam teaches that spendingon thepoor should be where we allocate the most resources. Take Ten to learn about the specific mitzvah of giving on Purim and how it is
TT4T#946 - Mishloach Manot - 3/18/24
What are the requirements for the mitzvah ofMishloachManot? Why is this Mitzvah connected to Purim in the first place? Take Ten to find out.
TT4T#945 - Transparency - 3/15/24
Moshe's behavior regarding the accounting for the materials donated to the Mishkan teaches us an important lesson about transparency in all of our behavior. Take Ten to learn this lesson.
TT4T#944 - Getting for Giving - 3/12/24
Is it appropriate to receive an honor or recognition for doing a good thing or for givinga donation? Take Ten to learn the answer.
TT4T#943 - Responding to Cynics - 3/11/24
How important is it to answer cynics' claims? Should they be dismissed out of hand, or should we defend ourselves? Take Ten for a Torah perspective on the damage cynics can cause and the responses the
TT4T#942 - Poles of Interperetation - 3/5/24
Why does the Torah list all of the intricate details of the construction and dimension of the Mishkan? Using one example, we explore the thought processes involved.
TT4T#941 - The Shabbos Romance - 3/4/24
Why are there so many references to love and relationship on Shabbat? Take Ten to find out.This Ten is sponsored by the Rydzinski family in memory of Edith Weg, Itta bas Shaya and Chana Sara Feuer.