TakeTen4Torah Daily Torah Podcast Rabbi Shmuel Ismach

The Torah instructs us that we should be "holy," but what exactly does that mean? Take Ten to find out.

It seems that Magid takes more than ten minutes, so take Ten for Part 2 of our "Ten Minute Seder." 

Can we complete the entirety of Magid—where we retell the story of the Exodus at the Seder—in ten minutes? Unlikely, but take Ten to be sure. 

Five rabbis met for a seder in Bnei Brak in the only story told in the Magid sequence. Why is this story significant? What can we learn from it? Take Ten to find out.

 

Many of us have the custom to engage in the ransom of the Afikoman on the seder night. Take Ten to learn the origin of this custom and why, to some, we've been doing it all wrong. 

 

How much is too much when it comes to cleaning for Pesach? This short series discusses some of the well-known controversies relating to Pesach observance and the actual requirements for cleaning. Take Ten to find out why it might be easier than you think!
Part 3 - Where to look for Chametz? How do we "kill" Chametz? What's the difference between cleaning bedrooms and "food" rooms? And some practical tips.