Episodes

  • Lech Lecha - Baal Teshuva vs. Frum From Birth
    Nov 5 2024

    This week's episode starts off with an overview of parshas lech lecha, followed by a discussion on the accompanying Haftara.

    We discuss what made Avraham truly unique, and the role that a Baal teshuva can play.


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    43 mins
  • Noach: An Introduction to Haftarah
    Oct 30 2024

    Welcome to season 2 of the Toras Chaim Podcast! This week, we introduce the new format for our second season: an overview of the parsha, followed by a study of the weekly haftarah.

    This week's episode covers a lot of ground - an overview of bereishis and Noach, a discussion on why we have haftarah and the study of the Prophets in general, plus a discussion of this week's haftarah portion.


    If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!


    We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.


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    52 mins
  • Yom Kippur - Doing the Impossible
    Oct 8 2024

    Why is Yom Kippur a joyful day, and how do we feel that joy? What is Teshuva? How do we do it? Is it easy or difficult to do Teshuva? Can we really say we will never do something again?


    If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!


    We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.


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    51 mins
  • Rosh Hashana - How to Choose Life
    Oct 1 2024

    What is the reason behind the choice of the reading for the first day of Rosh Hashana? Is Rosh Hashana really the anniversary of the creation of the universe? What is special about the Jewish people? How can we best prepare for the judgement of Rosh Hashana?


    If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!


    We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.


    Thanks for listening!.

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    59 mins
  • Nitzavim- Collective Responsibility
    Sep 26 2024

    How do we process the terrifying warnings of last week's Parsha? What is the connection of this week's reading to the time of year? How many different groups are mentioned in the opening verses? Is it possible to ignore the pain of others?


    If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!


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    52 mins
  • Ki Savo - Crushed by the Good
    Sep 19 2024

    In this week's episode Rabbi Elchonon and his wife Miriam discuss the Torah's message to the people on entering into the land, and the challenge of maintaining an awareness of G-d as the source of our blessings. One of the reasons for that challenge: the feeling of being "crushed" or indebted to the giver of the good.

    If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!


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    53 mins
  • Ki Seitzei-Death and Mourning
    Sep 11 2024

    In this week's episode (in memory of Harry Pascal, Aaron ben Mordechai HaKohen), Rabbi Elchonon Cohen and his wife Miriam discuss the Torah's perspective on the sanctity of human life in even the most atrocious of circumstances, and how to maintain moral excellence in an atmosphere of collapsing morals by acknowledging our humanity while still striving for better. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!


    We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.


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    55 mins
  • Re'eh - Hearing Vs. Seeing
    Aug 28 2024

    In this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen teaches about the difference between hearing and seeing, plus a lot more!If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!


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    58 mins