TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast

TT4T#997 - The Jewish Shabbat Exclusive

If the seven-day week is universal, what makes Shabbos an exclusive covenant between God and the Jewish people? Take 10 to find out.

TT4T#996 - Why an Ark?

Why did God have Noach build an ark when He could have saved him miraculously? Rashi, the Ramban and others offer very different answers. Take 10 to find out.

TT4T#995 - The Blessing of Shabbat

The Torah speaks of a vague blessing that is bestowed on the Shabbat. What is the nature of this blessing, and how might it relate to becoming unrecognizable? Take 10 to

TT4T#994 - Rashi's Father

Rashi begins his commentary on Chumash curiously, by quoting a fundamental question asked by a "R' Yitzchak." Who was this person, and could the legends surrounding his i

TT4T#993 - R' Akiva's Students

What might be the connection between this time of year of Sefira, and the death of Rebbe Akiva's students? Take ten to find out.  Sponsored by the Jacobowitz family in h

TT4T#992 - This Year's Exodus

The Haggadah requires us to imagine that not only our ancestors, but we ourselves were taken out of Egypt. How are we meant to understand this, and how might we understan

TT4T#991 - Animal Pain

The Torah teaches sensitivity towards animals in various contexts. How important is this obligation, and what are some exceptions? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#990 - False Testimony

Why is false testimony listed as one of the Ten Commandments, and what is so important about not veering from the truth? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#989 - The Ten (Controversial) Commandments

While the Ten Commandments might seem pretty basic, controversies about these Ten have existed for generations. Take Ten to learn about these important issues and how the

TT4T#987 - Tu b'Shvat

What are we supposed to be thinking about on Tu b'Shvat? Take Ten to focus on the origins of this day and what it has come to mean. 

TT4T#986 - To Be Like the Dust?

We often find the Bnei Yisrael compared to the sand, and we even pray that we should be like the dirt. What does this metaphor even mean? Take Ten to find out.

TT4T#985 - Moshe's Speech

Moshe refuses the task G-d offers him to represent the people before Pharaoh because of a speech problem. Why would this be a reason to refuse the job, and why may it hav

TT4T#984 - A Most Unique Fast

Of the four fasts that commemorate the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, the Tenth of Tevet might have the most controversy attached. Take Ten to learn about these issue

TT4T - Yaakov and Cyber Monday

If you have 10 minutes to take a break from Cyber Monday shopping, you might want to listen to this analysis of the ethics of distracted work. What does our forefather Ya

TT4T#982 - The Other Modim

We respond to the beracha of Modim with more than just an Amen, and instead add another paragraph of our own. Why do we do this for only one beracha, and what does our re

TT4T#981 - The 100 Blessing Challenge

Every bite we take and prayer we say is an opportunity to notice the blessings woven into our day, but most of us rush right past them. How do we turn an ordinary day int

TT4T#980 - Truth

This week's Torah portion presents the difficult story of Yaakov being less than truthful in his dealings with Yitzchak. Take Ten to learn about the value of Truth vs Fal

TT4T#979 - Save Room for Seudah Shlishit

Why do we have a third meal on Shabbat? How important is it to save or make room for this meal? Take Ten to find out.  

TT4T#978 - The Deception of Yaakov

How could Yaakov have engaged in deception to "steal" Yitzchak's blessings? Did he truly get away with it? Take Ten to find out. 

TT4T#977 - No Blessings on People

We know that there are mitzvot that are between Man and G-d and those that are between Man and Man. You may have never realized that for some reason, we don't make blessi