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  • Emor-Priestly Behavior
    2026/04/29

    Join us for this week's episode as we examine the haftorah for this week's parsha (Parshas Emor) from the book of Yechezkel. We discuss why the book was nearly banned, how to properly understand those controversial versus, and what this prophecy about priests has to teach all of us.


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    1 時間
  • Rosh Chodesh-The Forgotten Holiday
    2026/04/15

    Join us for this week's epsidoe as we examine the special Haftorah from the Book of Yeshaya for Shabbos that is Rosh Chodesh. In it, we gain a deeper understanding of the Jewish calendar, hear the prophet's message about worship, and connect more meaningfully with Rosh Chodesh.


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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 or @Elchonon.

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    58 分
  • Pesach-Waking the Dead
    2026/03/31

    Join us as we examine the Haftorah for Shabbos Chol Hamoed Pesach from the Book of Yechezkel-the story of the dry bones. We look at the significance of Techiyas Hameisim (the Resurrection of the Dead) at a person and national level, as well as why the redemption always comes in stages.


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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 or @Elchonon.

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    54 分
  • Shabbos Hagadol-The Great and Awesome One
    2026/03/26

    Join us as we examine this week's Haftorah from the book of Malachi. In it we discover the source for the name Shabbos Hagadol and we examine how reading about the end of days helps us to properly prepare for Pesach.


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    33 分
  • Vayikra-Mockery: The Challenge of Our Age
    2026/03/18

    Join us as we examine the Haftorah of this week's parsha from the Book of Yeshaya: Am Zu Yatzarti. In it, we discuss the shifting perspectives on suffering and sacrifice, the joke of idolatry, and why mockery is such a powerful and dangerous tool.


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    1 時間 3 分
  • Chodesh-Inspirational Moments
    2026/03/10

    Join us for an analysis of this week's special Haftara for Parshas Hachodesh from the Book of Yechezkel-The Vision of the Future Temple Service. We discuss the building of a Third Temple, what service in it will look like, and what the prophet teaches us about capitalizing on inspiration.


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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 or @Elchonon.

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    59 分
  • Purim-A Twist of Fates
    2026/03/02

    Join us for this special Purim episode of the Toras Chaim podcast. In keeping with the theme of Season 3, we examine the historical context and significance of the special reading for Purim-Megilas Esther. In doing so we discover that things are not always what they seem and G-d is always working behind the scenes.

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    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 分
  • Zachor-Seeds of Doubt
    2026/02/26

    Join us for an analysis of this week's special Haftara for Parshas Zachor from the Book of Shmuel-Shaul's war with Amalek. We examine this difficult and controversial topic, Shaul's failure, and as how we can apply this mitvzah in today's day and age.


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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 or @Elchonon.



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    1 時間 6 分