This week's episode is an overview of both Parshas Vayeira and Chayei Sarah.

We discuss why Avraham sent back to his homeland to find a wife for his son Yitzchak rather than taking a local girl.

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This week's episode starts off with an overview of parshas lech lecha, followed by a discussion on the accompanying Haftara.

We discuss what made Avraham truly unique, and the role that a Baal teshuva can play.

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Welcome to season 2 of the Toras Chaim Podcast! This week, we introduce the new format for our second season: an overview of the parsha, followed by a study of the weekly haftarah.

This week's episode covers a lot of ground - an overview of bereishis and Noach, a discussion on why we have haftarah and the study of the Prophets in general, plus a discussion of this week's haftarah portion.

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Why is Yom Kippur a joyful day, and how do we feel that joy? What is Teshuva? How do we do it? Is it easy or difficult to do Teshuva? Can we really say we will never do something again?

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What is the reason behind the choice of the reading for the first day of Rosh Hashana? Is Rosh Hashana really the anniversary of the creation of the universe? What is special about the Jewish people? How can we best prepare for the judgement of Rosh Hashana?

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How do we process the terrifying warnings of last week's Parsha? What is the connection of this week's reading to the time of year? How many different groups are mentioned in the opening verses? Is it possible to ignore the pain of others?

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In this week's episode Rabbi Elchonon and his wife Miriam discuss the Torah's message to the people on entering into the land, and the challenge of maintaining an awareness of G-d as the source of our blessings. One of the reasons for that challenge: the feeling of being "crushed" or indebted to the giver of the good.

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In this week's episode (in memory of Harry Pascal, Aaron ben Mordechai HaKohen), Rabbi Elchonon Cohen and his wife Miriam discuss the Torah's perspective on the sanctity of human life in even the most atrocious of circumstances, and how to maintain moral excellence in an atmosphere of collapsing morals by acknowledging our humanity while still striving for better. 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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