Toras Chaim

Join us in examining this week's Haftarah: The opening of the final book of Navi-Malachi. Hear the timeless message Malachi gives to the Kohanim (and all of us) about what it means to be a shining example of His Servant, to take responsibility for others, and to show up as our best selves. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social medi...

Join us in examining this week's haftorah: the opening chapter of the book of Melachim. In learning this story of King David and his two sons Shlomo and Adoniyahu we discuss palace intrigue, fathers and sons, and the most significant of relationships. CONTENT WARNING: Some mature content. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media...

Join us to learn about this week's haftarah from the book of Melachim. We delve into the story of Elisha and the Shunamit Woman to compare it with the story of Avraham and Sarah in this week's parsha and to gain a different appreciation for the miracle of motherhood. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review o...

Join us as we examine this week's haftorah from the book of Yeshayahu. We discuss the timeless wisdom of the Prophets of old, how their message echoes today, and the voice of hope that Yeshaya gives the Jewish people. 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...

Join us for a discussion about the history of the Haftorah, the study of the books of Prophets and Writings, and a message from this week's haftorah. 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...

Join us as we look back over the past two season. Using the lens of Simchas Torah, we examine some of the lessons learned and how to use those moving forward. 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...

Join Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for a discussion about why Yom Kippur is his favorite holiday, what to do if you're feeling anxious or scared going into it, and how to make practical changes for the coming year. 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, discus...

Join Rabbi Elchonon Cohen as he puts greater meaning into the time spent in prayer over the course of the Rosh Hashanah holiday. 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 listener...

Join us for a discussion about the weekly parsha, including the blessings and curses, the mitzvah of bikurim, gratitude 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 listene...

Join us for a discussion of the weekly parsha, which covers a variety of topics, from Jewish divorce to workers' rights - and a lot 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! Content Warning: Thi...

Join us for a discussion of the weekly Parsha including how the system of justice functions in the Land of Israel, the need (or lack thereof) for a king, and avoiding waste of precious resources. 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&#39...

Join Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for a discussion of this week's parsha, covering topics of reward and punishment, faith in God, and the origins of true Zionism. 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...

Join us for a discussion about the importance of core beliefs and how we touch and are touched by those around us. 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 comme...

Join us for a discussion about what Tisha B'av means in today's day and age. 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. Yo...

Join Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for a discussion of this week's two torah portions, including the talk of vows, the daughters of tzzelafchad, and the request from certain tribes to settle in the Trans Jordan area - plus a lot 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...

Join us for a discussion of the weekly Parsha including the passing of the torch from father to son and leader to leader, and the different sacrifices for the holidays. 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...

Join us for a discussion of the weekly parsha, including the saga of Bilaam trying (unsuccessfully) to curse the Jews, and what that teaches us about perspective. 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!...

Join us for a discussion of Parshas Chukas, including the red heifer, the death of Miriam and Ahron, and the first land conquered by the Jews. 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 fro...

Join Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for an insightful discussion into this week's parsha, which talks about Korach and his band of rabbel rousers - and what we can learn from the 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 t...

In this week's podcast we discuss the many different ways the Torah presents dealing with preconceived notions: through the spies, Chillul Hashem, and Tzitzis. 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...

Join Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for an overview of this week's parsha, with lots of great discussions about the traveling of the Jews, the big sister effect, the people who complained, and so much 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 yo...

Join us for a discussion on the nature of chesed - kindness - and why it's an important part of understanding the story of Ruth - and the acceptance of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. 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 t...

Join Rabbi Elchonon Cohen for an exploration of the weekly (double) parsha, including a discussion of Shmita, Yovel, and the blessings and curses. 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...

Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides an overview of the weekly parsha, including a discussion on eating terumah, laws of Jewish holidays, and lots 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...

In this week's episode, Rabbi Elchonon Cohen provides an overview of the two parshios that we read this week, with discussions of the Yom Kippur service, forbidden relationships, holiness, and numerous commandments between man and man as well as between man and God. 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 rat...