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Toras Chaim

Toras Chaim

By: R' Elchonon Cohen and Miriam (Pascal) Cohen
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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 Judaism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Vayikra-Mockery: The Challenge of Our Age
    Mar 18 2026

    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.


    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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Chodesh-Inspirational Moments
    Mar 10 2026

    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.


    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.

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    59 mins
  • Purim-A Twist of Fates
    Mar 2 2026

    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.

    SPECIAL REQUEST: Our Shul, The Community Shul of Los Angeles, is currently running its annual fundraiser. This podcast is part of the work we do to educate and elevate Jewish Life. If you appreciate our work, please help by supporting TCS. Any amount helps. https://causematch.com/shul26/561633


    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.

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    53 mins
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