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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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00:51:28

Vayakhel - The Need to Gather

Toras Chaim ·

2024/03/06

Why 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:

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00:55:58

Ki Sisa - Do You Count?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/02/27

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 @Elchonon or via email:

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00:57:09

Tetzaveh - How to Become a Kohen

Toras Chaim ·

2024/02/21

Why 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! Instagram:

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00:53:43

Terumah - Doing Things for God?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/02/14

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. Comments, questions and requests are

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00:57:32

Mishpatim - Slavery in the 21st Century

Toras Chaim ·

2024/02/06

What 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 are

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01:02:07

Yisro - A Nation of Priests

Toras Chaim ·

2024/02/01

What 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. Comments, questions and requests

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00:48:13

Beshalach - Why Did God Split the Sea?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/01/23

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 torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our

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00:57:32

Bo - When All Hope Seems Lost

Toras Chaim ·

2024/01/16

Why 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 Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a

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00:53:37

Va'eira - How Involved is God in Your Life?

Toras Chaim ·

2024/01/10

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 Rabbi Elchonon Cohen. Comments,

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00:46:21

Shemos - Liberty and Freedom

Toras Chaim ·

2024/01/01

What 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 a guide to live our

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00:53:10

Vayechi - The End of Days

Toras Chaim ·

2023/12/26

Why 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

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00:48:55

Vayigash - The Consequences of Our Actions

Toras Chaim ·

2023/12/20

What 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

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00:46:04

Mikeitz - How to Be There for Others

Toras Chaim ·

2023/12/12

Why 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

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00:28:09

Chanukah: Experiencing Miracles

Toras Chaim ·

2023/12/08

In 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

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00:56:29

Vayeishev - Being a Dreamer

Toras Chaim ·

2023/12/05

In 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

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00:45:35

Vayishlach - Dealing with the Enemy

Toras Chaim ·

2023/11/28

In 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, questions and requests are

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00:45:15

Vayeitzei - Staying Awake Through the Darkness

Toras Chaim ·

2023/11/21

In 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

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00:59:11

Toldos - A Link in the Chain

Toras Chaim ·

2023/11/16

In 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 welcome

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00:50:12

Chayei Sarah - The Solution Before the Problem

Toras Chaim ·

2023/11/09

In 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 and

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00:57:33

Vayeira - The Mindblowing Importance of Chesed

Toras Chaim ·

2023/11/01

In 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

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