Toras Chaim

Vayishlach-Edom Throughout the Ages

Join us as we take a look at this week's Haftorah: The Book of Obadiah. We discuss the perennial problem of antisemitism, how it has manifest in history, and what the prophet tells us will be in the future. 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.

Vayeitzei-A Trip Down Memory Lane

Join us as we look at this Haftorah for this week's Torah portion: the closing section of the Book of Hosea. We discuss the historical context of the prophecy, what lead to the division within the Jewish nation, and what the prophet ask of us in the future. 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.

Toldos- Don't Be Two-Faced

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 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.

Chayei Sara-Heir to the Throne

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, 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.

Vayeira-Back to Life

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 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 Elchonon@thecommunityshul.org or overtimecook@gmail.com or contact us via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.