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.


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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.


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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.

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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 mins
  • Zachor-Seeds of Doubt
    Feb 26 2026

    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 hr and 6 mins
  • Shekalim -Your Contribution
    Feb 12 2026

    Join us for an analysis of this week's special Haftara from the book of Melachim-the story of King Yehoash. We examine the history of the Half-Shekel, understand its timeliness, and get in glimpse into the halls of power in Ancient Israel.


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    52 mins
  • Yisro-The Image of G-d?
    Feb 4 2026

    Join us for an analysis of this week's haftara from the Book of Yeshaya-Isaiah's vision of G-d on His throne. We compare it with Ezekiel's vision, connect it to the weekly parsha, and learn about the care with which one must speak about His People.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Beshalach-Two Mothers
    Jan 29 2026

    Join us for an analysis of this week's Haftara from the Book of Shoftim-The Song of Devorah. Hear about two visions of motherhood: Devorah, who changes the behavior of her children when things are going wrong, and the mother of Sisra, who supports his wild and tyrannical behavior.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Va'eira-Nile, Nile, Crocodile
    Jan 14 2026

    Join us as we look at this week's haftarah from the book of Yechezkel-the prophecy to Egypt. In this episode we hear a very timely message about pride, trust, and G-d's vision for the world.

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    1 hr and 7 mins