The Chain of Transmission and the Connection to God
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
By becoming close to the sages, the transmitters of Jewish tradition, we become closer to God. Supplemental Materials: — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Urim v’Tummim
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
What can Yale and the Book of Esther teach us about the Urim v’Tummim, the breastplate worn by the High Priest? Supplemental Materials: — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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The High Horse and the Early Opportunity
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
A mitzvah related to the Temple teaches the Jewish perspective on seizing the moment. Supplemental Materials: — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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The Wolf and the Lamb, the Ox and the Donkey
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
Why is one prohibited from plowing with two distinct species? The answer lies in a unique reading of Isaiah. — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Majesty and Humility in the Cosmos and on the Farm
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's philosophy on technology and innovation adds meaning to a mysterious prohibition. — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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The Unbreakable Glass and the Eternal Marriage
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
Two interpretations of the Jewish wedding's glass-breaking ritual speak to the power of Jewish endurance. — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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The Stolen Violin
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
The theft of a famous violin teaches a central lesson about the Jewish view of repentance. — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Biblical Witness
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
The tales of Sherlock Holmes shed light on a commandment regarding a capital case. — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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The Lulav and the Spine
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
Why is the palm frond the only one of the four species to be mentioned in the lulav blessing? Supplemental Materials: — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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The Non-Home Away from Home
Ten-Minute Mitzvah
Why doesn't a sukkah require a mezuzah? — Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
info_outlineWhy is one prohibited from plowing with two distinct species? The answer lies in a unique reading of Isaiah.
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Rabbi Soloveichik’s yearlong “Ten-Minute Mitzvah” podcast is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.