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Toras ChaimMattos Masai - Approaching the Finish LineJoin Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for a discussion of this week's two torah portions, including the talk of vows, the daughters of tzzelafchad, and the request from certain tribes to settle in the Trans Jordan area - 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!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it...2025-07-2358 minToras ChaimPinchas - The Final Count(down)Join us for a discussion of the weekly Parsha including the passing of the torch from father to son and leader to leader, and the different sacrifices for the holidays.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...2025-07-1650 minToras ChaimBalak: Third Time's The Charm?Join us for a discussion of the weekly parsha, including the saga of Bilaam trying (unsuccessfully) to curse the Jews, and what that teaches us about perspective. 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...2025-07-0949 minToras ChaimChukas: Of Death and DyingJoin us for a discussion of Parshas Chukas, including the red heifer, the death of Miriam and Ahron, and the first land conquered by the Jews. 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...2025-07-021h 01Toras ChaimKorach - Rabble RousersJoin Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for an insightful discussion into this week's parsha, which talks about Korach and his band of rabbel rousers - and what we can learn from the story. 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...2025-06-2655 minToras ChaimShelach-Confirmation BiasIn this week's podcast we discuss the many different ways the Torah presents dealing with preconceived notions: through the spies, Chillul Hashem, and Tzitzis. 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...2025-06-1956 minToras ChaimBehalosecha - There Will Always Be ComplainersJoin Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for an overview of this week's parsha, with lots of great discussions about the traveling of the Jews, the big sister effect, the people who complained, and so much 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!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an...2025-06-121h 09Toras ChaimShavuos: Accept the Torah...Or Else!Join us for a discussion on the nature of chesed - kindness - and why it's an important part of understanding the story of Ruth - and the acceptance of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. 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...2025-05-2841 minToras ChaimBehar-Bechukosai: A Multitude of SevensJoin Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for an exploration of the weekly (double) parsha, including a discussion of Shmita, Yovel, and the blessings and curses. 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...2025-05-2150 minToras ChaimEmor - The Perfect and the ImperfectRabbi Elchonon Cohen provides an overview of the weekly parsha, including a discussion on eating terumah, laws of Jewish holidays, and lots 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!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or...2025-05-1549 minToras ChaimAcharei Mos - Kedoshim: Two RealmsIn this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides an overview of the two parshios that we read this week, with discussions of the Yom Kippur service, forbidden relationships, holiness, and numerous commandments between man and man as well as between man and God. 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Be it comments, questions or critique...2025-04-2347 minToras ChaimPesach - Finding Meaning in the MundaneIf pesach chores feel like a mundane preparation for the holiday, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides a meaningful way to approach it. 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...2025-04-1050 minToras ChaimVayikra - Bulls and Goats and Sheep Oh My!In this week's episode, we give an overview of parshas vayikra, including various kinds of korbonos, plus a few really great (pesach related) tangents. 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...2025-04-0341 minToras ChaimPekudei - Accounting SeasonIn this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides an overview of the weekly parsha, which discusses the accounting of the work done on the mishkan and 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!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to...2025-03-2642 minToras ChaimPurim - Finding Joy in Difficult TimesIn this special Purim episode of the Toras Chaim Podcast, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides a whole new way to look at the Purim Story, and with it, a way to find joy through life's hard times. 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...2025-03-1155 minToras ChaimTetzaveh - The Clothes Make the ManIn this week's episode we give an overview of the weekly parsha, which focuses on the clothing worn by the Kohanim in their temple service. 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...2025-03-0648 minToras ChaimTeruma - Putting the Ritual in SpiritualThis week's episode provides an overview of parshas teruma, including a discussion of the vessels of the Mishkan, and why you can't take God out of spirituality. 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...2025-02-2646 minToras ChaimMishpatim - Building a Better SocietyJoin us for an overview of parshas Mishpatim - the laws that dictate how to build our society. 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. 2025-02-2054 minToras ChaimYisro - Sensory OverloadA week late, but we are here with an overview of Parshas Yisro - including the story of Yisro joining the Jewish nation, as well as the story of the Jews recieving the Torah on Mount Sinai. 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...2025-02-1841 minToras ChaimBeshalach: Our Mortal EnemyThis week's podcast covers an overview of the weekly parsha, including the splitting of the sea, the manna, the well of Miriam, and the war against Amalek.
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In part two, we complete parshas shemos, including Moshe's return to Egypt and the key role of another strong woman.
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In part one, we talk about the first half of parshas shemos, with a focus on the various strong women who impacted the story of the Jews in Egypt.
Come back tomorrow for part 2 - the conclusion of Parshas Shemos.
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...2025-01-141h 06Toras ChaimVayechi - Yaakov's FarewellIn this week's episode, we give an overview of the weekly parsha, discussing the final blessings that Yaakov gave to his children, as well as his burial in the land of Cannan.
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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...2025-01-0239 minToras ChaimChanukah - The OG ThanksgivingIn this special chanukah episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen gives us a deeper, more adult understanding of the miracle of chanukah and the reason for our celebrations.
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Correction: Tsarnayev was not one of the prisoners who's sentence was commuted.
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We discuss why Avraham sent back to his homeland to find a wife for his son Yitzchak rather than taking a local girl.
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We discuss what made Avraham truly unique, and the role that a Baal teshuva can play.
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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.
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2024-10-0159 minToras ChaimNitzavim- Collective ResponsibilityHow 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?
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We love to...2024-09-2651 minToras ChaimKi Savo - Crushed by the GoodIn 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.
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2024-08-2858 minToras ChaimEikev - What about the Little Things?In this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen teaches about the concept of reward and punishment, belief in God, and why judgement isn't always a bad thing.
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Rabbi Elchonon Cohen helps you get into the right mindset for Tisha B'av with this special episode of the Torash Chaim podcast.
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2024-08-0757 minToras ChaimMattos Masai - Are Men and Women Different?In this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen talks in depth about gender roles in Judaism, as well as the creative powder of speech and more.
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We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail...2024-07-3154 minToras ChaimPinchas - Vigilante Justice?Rabbi Elchonon Cohen teaches about the story of Pinchas in this week's parsha. Was he a vigilante? Did he do a good thing in the eyes of God? What can we learn from this story?
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We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or...2024-07-1752 minToras ChaimChukas - Sometimes We Don't KnowWhat is the difference between”Chukim” and “Mishpatim"?
Why was Elazar, and not Aharon, in charge of the Parah Adumah?
Why does the red heifer need to be wholly red?
Is there a unifying theme to this week’s Parsha?
What is the significance of death?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests are welcom...2024-07-1151 minToras ChaimKorach - Mob MentalityWhat is the danger of Machlokes?
What did Korach “take”?
What was really bothering him?
How did Dasan, Aviram and Ohn get dragged in?
Is “sleep on it” a good tactic?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com2024-07-0244 minToras ChaimShelach - It's All About PerspectiveWhat is Lashon Hara?
Who were the people that were sent as spies to the land of Israel?
What was their mission?
Did G-d want the Jews to send spies? If not, why did he let them?
What was special about Yehoshua’s name?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests...2024-06-2651 minToras ChaimBehalosecha - Something Bigger Than YourselfWhy was Ahron upset?
What was unique about the Menorah in the Mishkan services?
What was the job of the Levi'im in the Mishkan?
Why do the Levi'im shave, while the nazir grows his hair out?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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What is the relationship between this week’s parsha and the counting of the Omer?
How do we prepare for Shavuos?
Is tribalism good or bad?
What was the 13th gate in Yechezkel’s prophecy for?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and reques...2024-06-0639 minToras ChaimBechukosai - Working for TorahWhy doesn't the torah openly discuss "Olam Habah"?
When is the "right" time for rain?
What does it mean to toil in torah?
Are the blessings and curses in this week's parshah natural or supernatural?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Why does Pirkei Avos begin with "Moshe received the Torah on Har Sinai"?
What was unique about Har Sinai?
What is the Torah's message of shmittah?
What is true humility?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Why are minor (underaged) kohanim mentioned specifically in the prohibition with the dead?
What can disqualify a kohen from service?
What can we learn from kohanim's prohibitions?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com2024-05-1730 minToras ChaimKedoshim - The Good and The GodlyWhy are the Ten Commandments repeated in this week's parsha?
Why is Moshe told to gather ALL of the jewish people?
What is special about the land of Israel?
Is honoring your parents an interpersonal mitzvah or between us and God?
What is "Kedushah"?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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...2024-05-0843 minToras ChaimAcharei Mos - Logic Vs. EmotionWhat was the reason for the death of Nadav and Avihu?
What do driving and paskening Halacha have in common?
Are human beings rational or emotional creatures?
Is davening an emotional or rational experience?
What can we learn from mindfulness meditation?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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...2024-05-0242 minToras ChaimPesach - How to Celebrate Freedom in Today's EnvironmentHow to we celebrate the holiday of freedom, given the situation in Israel and the hostages that remain without any kind of freedom for over 6 months now?
Rabbi Elchonon Cohen presents a number of ideas to help prepare for pesach in this difficult time.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com2024-04-1840 minToras ChaimMetzorah-Why Do We Speak About Others?Why is the Metorah required to leave the camp?
What is the significance of the ingredients in the Metzorah purification?
What do the names of the types of Tzara'as signify?
What should we learn from the missile attack on Israel?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Instagram: @Ove...2024-04-1748 minToras ChaimTazriah - (Spiritual) Life and DeathContent warning: this episode discusses mature topics such as human reproduction. Listener discretion is advised.
What is "tumah"?
How are birth and death related?
Why does a woman bring a sin offering after giving birth?
What is tzara'as?
What does this week's parsha teach us about our power as human beings?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
2024-04-1146 minToras ChaimShemini-How to Elevate Your Life?Why was Aharon so critical in the inauguration of the Mishkan? Did Aharon experience PTSD? It was "the eight day" of what? Why did Avraham need to be told to circumcise? What are well called upon to do with that which is given to us?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via...2024-04-0347 minToras ChaimTzav - Dealing with the Daily GrindWhat is special about the way the Kohanim serve? Do financial incentives/disincentives really make a difference? Are habits good or bad? What can we learn from the sacrifices about our day to day life?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
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Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com2024-03-2753 minToras ChaimVayikra - What's with Animal Sacrifice?What is the significance of the small Aleph in the word Vayikra?
Why did Moshe need to be called?
Why do we have such a hard time relating to Korbanos?
Is there something we can do in their stead?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome!
Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via...2024-03-2046 min
Toras ChaimPekudei - Everything CountsWhere did all of the materials of the mishkan go?
What is the meaning of the word mishkan?
How was the mishkan "testimony"?
What's up with censorship of Tanach?
What is the message behind the prohibition of Kilayim?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome!
Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or...2024-03-1343 min
Be Impactful by Impact FashionReal Life Pesach Cooking with Miriam (Pascal) CohenRivky sits down with prolific cookbook author Miriam Pascal to talk about her newest book for Pesach. Miriam shares why she felt the need to make a Pesach cookbook, how her own restrictive Pesach customs growing up shaped her view on Pesach cooking, the changes she’s seen in the kosher food blogging industry over the last 12 years, and why she wanted to get the cover of her cookbook approved. Miriam (Pascal) Cohen is the founder of overtimecook.com, one of the world's leading destinations for kosher recipes, with hundreds of thousands of monthly visitors. A self ta...2024-03-1149 minToras ChaimVayakhel - The Need to GatherWhy did Moshe gather everyone together?
What is the connection between the gathering and the golden calf?
What is the real relationship between the mishkan and shabbos?
Are mob mentalities always bad?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome!
Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com2024-03-0651 minToras ChaimKi Sisa - Do You Count?When were the Jewish people counted?
Why did each person give only have of a shekel?
What is the problem with counting the Jews?
Where did the money for the karbanos come from?
Why is this story read before purim?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome!
Instagram: @OvertimeCook or...2024-02-2755 minToras ChaimTetzaveh - How to Become a KohenWhy is the golden mizbeiach discussed in this week's parsha?
Who was originally supposed to serve in the Mishkan?
What does the avodah described in this week's parsha teach us about building a relationship with God?
Why were the kohanim chosen to serve?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome!
...2024-02-2157 minToras ChaimTerumah - Doing Things for God?Could there be a grammar mistake in the Torah?
When did the instructions for the Mishkan take place?
How could the Jews commit the sin of the golden calf just 40 days of the revelation of God at Mount Sinai?
How do we elevate our lives?
How does the Jewish calendar work?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
...2024-02-1453 minToras ChaimMishpatim - Slavery in the 21st CenturyWhat is the difference between interpersonal mitzvos and those between us and God?
What can this week's parsha teach us about treating others?
How was Moshe instructed to give over these laws to the Jewish Nation?
How can the Torah allow for something like slavery?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
Comments, questions and requests ar...2024-02-0657 minToras ChaimYisro - A Nation of PriestsWhat made Yisro join the Jewish nation?
Why does the Torah stress Yisro's relationship to Moshe?
Why is a convert so significant when it comes to receiving the Torah?
What is the meaning of the mitzvah to "know God"?
What can we learn about Kiruv from this week's parshah?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.
...2024-02-011h 02Toras ChaimBeshalach - Why Did God Split the Sea?What is the inherent danger of segulos?
Why is parshas haman a segula for parnassah?
Why did God take us on a circuitous route out of Egypt?
What was special about the manna and what does it tell us about our own livelihood?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the t...2024-01-2348 minToras ChaimBo - When All Hope Seems LostWhy did Hashem send Moshe repeatedly on a mission that was doomed to fail?
Where do we find strength to keep going through a seemingly hopeless situation?
Does God have a sense of humor?
Are we our own worst enemy?
Is Torah poetry or prose?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on T...2024-01-1657 minToras ChaimVa'eira - How Involved is God in Your Life?What is the significance of the period of time known as Shovevim?
What do the different names of God signify?
Why is the exodus from Egypt so significant in Jewish history?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives, by Rabb...2024-01-1053 minToras ChaimVa'eira - How Involved is God in Your Life?What is the significance of the period of time known as Shovevim?
What do the different names of God signify?
What is the exodus from Egypt so significant in Jewish history?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives, by R...2024-01-1057 minToras ChaimShemos - Liberty and FreedomWhat is the difference between liberty and freedom?
Why does the Torah stress the separate tribes of Jews?
How does difficulty bring about redemption?
How can we recreate the immediacy of God's presence at Mt. Sinai?
Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as...2024-01-0146 minToras ChaimVayechi - The End of DaysWhy is the belief in moshiach fundamental to being a practicing Jew? Why is kindness to someone who has passed considered "Chesed shel emes" - true kindness? Why does honoring your parents merit a long life? Learn these answers and more in this week's parsha class.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his...2023-12-2753 minToras ChaimVayigash - The Consequences of Our ActionsWhat was the meaning of the exchange that Yehudah had with Yosef? Did the brothers achieve full repentance for selling Yosef? Did Yosef forgive his brothers? Learn the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as...2023-12-2048 minToras ChaimMikeitz - How to Be There for OthersWhy was Yosef uniquely able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams? What is the potential downfall of being a charismatic person? What was the focal role of the Nile River in the dreams? Learn the answers and lots more in this week's parshah class by R' Elchonon Cohen.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his...2023-12-1346 minToras ChaimChanukah: Experiencing MiraclesIn this special chanukah episode of Toras Chaim, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about the power of chanukah, miracles, and how we experience them in today's time, as well as what we should be focusing on this chanukah.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
2023-12-0828 minToras ChaimVayeishev - Being a DreamerIn this week's parsha class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about G-d's message to Yaakov (and us) about the nature of this world, as well as the different approaches to facing the world, and what we can learn from them.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
2023-12-0656 minToras ChaimVayishlach - Dealing with the EnemyIn this week's Parsha class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches us what we can learn from Yaakov about dealing with enemies, as well as how to handle personal fear and pain in times of war.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
Comments, q...2023-11-2845 minToras ChaimVayeitzei - Staying Awake Through the DarknessIn this week's Parsha class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about how Yaakov prepared for galus, and what we can learn about going through hardships in our lives.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome! overtimecook@gmail.com2023-11-2145 minToras ChaimToldos - A Link in the ChainIn this week's Parsha class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about nature versus nurture, the choices we make as Jews, and the importance of our role as being a link in the chain.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
Comments, questions and requests are w...2023-11-1659 minToras ChaimChayei Sarah - The Solution Before the ProblemIn this week's Parsha class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about God's creation of a solution before the problem, the importance of acquiring land in Israel, and the first time we see love in the Torah.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
Comments, questions an...2023-11-0950 minToras ChaimVayeira - The Mindblowing Importance of ChesedIn this week's Parsha class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about Avraham's drive to do Chesed, the history of monotheism, and why Jews are encouraged to ask a lot of questions.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome! overtimecook@g...2023-11-0157 minToras ChaimLech Lecha - What it Means to be a JewIn this week's Parsha class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about the tests that G-d gave to Avraham, and how they relate to our lives today.
Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome! overtimecook@gmail.com2023-10-2455 minToras ChaimNoach: The Power of Just OneIn this week's Parsah Class, R' Elchonon Cohen teaches about the power of a single person, what makes God happy, being a trailblazer, and the importance of respecting each other.
In this weekly parshah series, we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.
Comments, questions and requests are welcome! overtimecook@gmail.com2023-10-1748 minToras ChaimBereishis: Why Did God Create the World?Parshah Shiur by R' Elchonon Cohen, on parshas bereishis, G-d's creation of the world, the situation in Israel, and what the purpose of all of creation is.
In this weekly parshah series, we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives.
The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook. Please excuse the sound issue - we are new to this and figuring it out.
***Correction: the commandment of circumcision is in parshas...2023-10-1253 min