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Learning Torah - not as a story, but as a guide to live our lives. A weekly parshah class with R' Elchonon Cohen and his wife, Miriam (Pascal) Cohen.

R' Elchonon Cohen and Miriam (Pascal) Cohen


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Toras Chaim

    Shavuos: Accept the Torah...Or Else!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:45


    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 or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Behar-Bechukosai: A Multitude of Sevens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 50:50


    Join 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 via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Emor - The Perfect and the Imperfect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 49:35


    Rabbi 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 via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Acharei Mos - Kedoshim: Two Realms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 47:43


    In 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. 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!Elchonon and Miriam

    Shemini - The Divine is in the Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 47:09


    In this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides an overview of the weekly parsha, including the inauguration of the mishkan, the death of Ahron's sons, and a discussion of what makes animals kosher. 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!Elchonon and Miriam

    Pesach - Finding Meaning in the Mundane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 50:07


    If 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 @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Vayikra - Bulls and Goats and Sheep Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 41:44


    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 or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Pekudei - Accounting Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 42:22


    In 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 overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Purim - Finding Joy in Difficult Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 55:19


    In 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. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Tetzaveh - The Clothes Make the Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 48:11


    In 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.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Teruma - Putting the Ritual in Spiritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 46:36


    This 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 overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!Elchonon and Miriam

    Mishpatim - Building a Better Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 54:05


    Join 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. Thanks for listening!- Elchonon and Miriam

    Yisro - Sensory Overload

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 41:57


    A 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 critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!- Elchonon and Miriam

    Beshalach: Our Mortal Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 56:11


    This 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. 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!

    Bo - The Beginning of the End

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 51:17


    In this week's episode, we give an overview of Parshas Bo, including the final three plagues, Pharaoh's stubbornness, and the first national mitzvah given to the Jewish nation. 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!

    Vaeira - Numerous Chances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 45:19


    In this week's episode, we give an overview of the weekly parsha, including seven of the plagues that God brought on the Egyptians, as well as the many chances that God gave Pharaoh to let the Jews leave. 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!

    Shemos - The Power of Strong Women (Part 2/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 36:37


    This week's parsha is split into 2 parts because it got so long due to some great discussion. In part two, we complete parshas shemos, including Moshe's return to Egypt and the key role of another strong woman. 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!

    Shemos - The Power of Strong Women (Part 1/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 66:01


    This week's parsha is split into 2 parts because it got so long due to some great discussion. 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 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!

    Vayechi - Yaakov's Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 43:37


    In 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. 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!

    Vayigash - A Family Reunited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 39:31


    In this episode, we provide an overview of the weekly parsha, including a discussion of Yosef reuniting with his family. 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!

    Chanukah - The OG Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 46:47


    In 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. 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!

    Miketz - Assembling the Pieces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 52:18


    Join us for an overview of this week's parsha, as we discuss the meeting between Yosef and his brothers, as well as the deeper understanding behind their actions. Correction: Tsarnayev was not one of the prisoners who's sentence was commuted. 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!

    Vayeishev - Learning from Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 62:42


    In this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides an overview of the parsha, including the difficult to understand stories of Yosef and his brothers, Yehuda and Tamar, 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 overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!

    Vayishlach - Cultures in Collision

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 54:48


    In this week's parsha podcast, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen gives an overview of the weekly parsha, and we delve into the preparation and meeting of Yaakov and Eisav. 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!

    Vayeitzei - Shifting Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 56:44


    In this week's episode we give an overview of Parshas Vayeitzei, and we delve into the life of Yaakov and his four wives. 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!

    Toldos - Lost Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 49:57


    In this overview of Parshas Toldos, we delve into the relationship between Essav and his family, and what could have been. 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!

    Chayei Sarah-Character Counts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 53:15


    This week's episode is an overview of both Parshas Vayeira and Chayei Sarah. We discuss why Avraham sent back to his homeland to find a wife for his son Yitzchak rather than taking a local girl. 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!

    Lech Lecha - Baal Teshuva vs. Frum From Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 42:42


    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. 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!

    Noach: An Introduction to Haftarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 52:11


    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. Thanks for listening!

    Yom Kippur - Doing the Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 50:46


    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. Thanks for listening!.

    Rosh Hashana - How to Choose Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 59:01


    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!.

    Nitzavim- Collective Responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 51:50


    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! 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!.

    Ki Savo - Crushed by the Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 53:06


    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! 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!

    Ki Seitzei-Death and Mourning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 55:27


    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. Thanks for listening!

    Re'eh - Hearing Vs. Seeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 58:25


    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! 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!

    Eikev - What about the Little Things?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 50:10


    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. 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!

    Eichah - A Rhetorical Question?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 48:28


    The Megillah of Eichah, which we read on Tisha B'av, starts with a question - How? Is this a rhetorical question? Rabbi Elchonon Cohen helps you get into the right mindset for Tisha B'av with this special episode of the Torash Chaim podcast. 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!

    Devarim - What's the Point of Rebuke?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 57:08


    What is the point of rebuke? In this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen discusses Moshe's rebuke of the nation at the end of his life, and what we can learn from it. We also discuss anti-semetism, and God's promise to us, and how that gives us hope in difficult 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. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon. Thanks for listening!

    Mattos Masai - Are Men and Women Different?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 54:19


    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. 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!

    Pinchas - Vigilante Justice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 54:07


    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? 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!

    Balak - Does Magic Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 52:52


    In this week's parsha class, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen teaches about the story of Bilham, and delves into a fascinating discussion: Does magic exist? 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!

    Chukas - Sometimes We Don't Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 51:28


    What 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 welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Korach - Mob Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 44:23


    What 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.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Shelach - It's All About Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 51:16


    What 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 are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Behalosecha - Something Bigger Than Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 46:24


    Why 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.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Bamidbar - The Part and the Whole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 39:19


    Why is Bamidbar called the book of numbers? 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 requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Bechukosai - Working for Torah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 45:18


    Why 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.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Behar - a Fresh Start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 41:27


    What does shmittah have to do with har sinai? 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.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Emor - Filling the Void

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 30:56


    Our first podcast from our new home! 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.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Kedoshim - The Good and The Godly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 43:25


    Why 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.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

    Acharei Mos - Logic Vs. Emotion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 42:22


    What 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.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

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