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Toras Chaim

R" Elchonon Cohen and Miriam (Pascal) Cohen

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.

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All Episodes

00:54:19

Mattos Masai - Are Men and Women Different?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/07/31

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

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00:54:07

Pinchas - Vigilante Justice?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/07/24

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

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00:52:52

Balak - Does Magic Exist?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/07/16

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

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00:51:28

Chukas - Sometimes We Don't Know

Toras Chaim ·

2024/07/11

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:

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00:44:23

Korach - Mob Mentality

Toras Chaim ·

2024/07/02

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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00:51:16

Shelach - It's All About Perspective

Toras Chaim ·

2024/06/26

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:

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00:46:24

Behalosecha - Something Bigger Than Yourself

Toras Chaim ·

2024/06/18

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

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00:39:19

Bamidbar - The Part and the Whole

Toras Chaim ·

2024/06/06

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

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00:45:18

Bechukosai - Working for Torah

Toras Chaim ·

2024/05/28

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:

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00:41:27

Behar - a Fresh Start

Toras Chaim ·

2024/05/24

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

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00:30:56

Emor - Filling the Void

Toras Chaim ·

2024/05/17

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:

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00:43:25

Kedoshim - The Good and The Godly

Toras Chaim ·

2024/05/08

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:

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00:42:22

Acharei Mos - Logic Vs. Emotion

Toras Chaim ·

2024/05/02

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:

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00:40:32

Pesach - How to Celebrate Freedom in Today's Environment

Toras Chaim ·

2024/04/18

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

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00:48:31

Metzorah-Why Do We Speak About Others?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/04/17

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. Comments, questions and requests are welcome! Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via

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00:46:04

Tazriah - (Spiritual) Life and Death

Toras Chaim ·

2024/04/11

Content 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

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00:47:19

Shemini-How to Elevate Your Life?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/04/03

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. Comments, questions and requests are welcome! Instagram: @OvertimeCook or

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00:53:20

Tzav - Dealing with the Daily Grind

Toras Chaim ·

2024/03/27

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

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00:46:26

Vayikra - What's with Animal Sacrifice?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/03/20

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 email: overtimecook@gmail.com

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00:43:42

Pekudei - Everything Counts

Toras Chaim ·

2024/03/13

Where 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 via

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