Of course, just having Torah tapes in your home will not guarantee that you will use them or use them to their fullest advantage. It's not unusual for someone to put in a tape or CD of something instructional and then tune it out as if it's background noise, without even realizing what they're doing. And it's not unusual to forget about using those Torah tapes regularly, if they're not out and available and in front of you. You might also struggle with figuring out when and where to use them if you're already so busy!

Here are some suggestions when it comes to making full use of the Torah tapes you have and how the entire family might benefit from them. Take these suggestions into consideration and adjust them to fit your own schedule and routine.

In the Car

One problem that many have with using their Torah tapes in the car is that not many cars have tape players these days! Most play CDs or have an MP3 player adapter, so cassette tape players are very rare. This is a shame because being in the car is a great time to take advantage of those Torah tapes. In order to do this, consider having a personal tape player that you use in the car. You might feel a bit self-conscious driving with earphones in, but set this aside and remember that you're trying to benefit from your Torah tapes.

Because you may not want to store your Torah tapes and tape player in your car, keep them with the items you take with you every day. Place them next to your purse or wallet or keep them where you keep your keys. In this way you won't forget them and will remember to use your Torah tapes while in the car.

Make an Appointment

Another way to take advantage of your Torah tapes is to make an appointment to listen to them as you would anything else you want to accomplish. Set aside fifteen minutes every day or a half hour once per week to go over them. Keep this appointment as you would anything else. Or work them into your regular routine; listen to your Torah tapes for five or ten minutes before bed every night or right when you come home in the evening, or during your lunch break at work.