Episodes

  • Eikev - What about the Little Things?
    Aug 19 2024

    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!

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    50 mins
  • Eichah - A Rhetorical Question?
    Aug 11 2024

    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!

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    48 mins
  • Devarim - What's the Point of Rebuke?
    Aug 7 2024

    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!

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    57 mins
  • Mattos Masai - Are Men and Women Different?
    Jul 31 2024

    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!

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    54 mins
  • Pinchas - Vigilante Justice?
    Jul 24 2024

    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!

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    54 mins
  • Balak - Does Magic Exist?
    Jul 16 2024

    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!

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    53 mins
  • Chukas - Sometimes We Don't Know
    Jul 11 2024

    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

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    51 mins
  • Korach - Mob Mentality
    Jul 2 2024

    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

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    44 mins