What does the unique and all-encompassing beracha (blessing) on bread teach us about the nature of all foods? Take Ten to find out. 

The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick, is implied in the Torah in this week's parsha, when G-d visits Avraham as he recovers from his circumcision. What is the goal of this important mitzvah, particularly in our era of advanced medical treatment? Take Ten to find out.

It's Election Day! What ancient principles guide us in the process of doing our civic duty? Take Ten to find out. [This episode is a repeat, perhaps from a more innocent time.]

Our tradition places a great deal of importance on one word, a response to another person's blessing. Why is this word so significant? Take Ten to find out. 

We begin to say the special prayers of Selichot even before the ten days of Teshuva. Why so early, and what does this teach us about these final days of the year? Take Ten to find out. 

Every day from Elul through Sukkos, we twice recite Tehillim 27, known as "l'David." Take Ten to understand why the paragraph seems to be describing two different Davids.

On Yom Kippur, we spend a lot of time "confessing" to the mistakes we have made throughout the year. Might there ever be a time to "confess" to a mitzvah? Take Ten to find out.

An old tradition has developed where we find the acronym of Elul in a variety of different Biblical and Rabbinic statements. Why is this specific to this month? What are the messages we are meant to learn? Tale Ten to find out. 

Why is the month of Elul associated with reflection and self-improvement? Is it because it's the final month of the year or is it something more? Take Ten to find out.

In the shadow of Yom Yerushalayim, this Ten discusses the millennia-old tension that exists between "forgetting" and "awaiting" when it comes to Yerushalayim and the Beit Hamikdash. 

  Why is the book of Bamidbar referred to as "Numbers"? Take Ten to find out.   

The holiday of Shavuot begins late due to the hour of sunset this time of year, but as you might be aware, we delay its start even further than we do for other holidays. Take Ten to learn how this delay came about and how it speaks to our Shavuot "Pursuit of Perfection."

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.

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 discusses the actual cleaning requirements. Take Ten to find out why it might be easier than you think! Part 2 - What is Chametz vs. Seor? What are we actually looking for when we search our homes for Chametz?

  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 discusses the actual cleaning requirements. Take Ten to find out why it might be easier than you think!