Episodes

  • Bamidbar-The Parting of the Ways
    May 12 2026

    Join us for an analysis of this week's special Haftorah from the book of Shmuel-the story of Yehonatan and David's final meeting. We look for a deeper connection to between the story and the concepts of Rosh Chodesh and suggest some perspectives on understanding stories of the great figures in Jewish History.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Behar/Bechukosai-In Trust
    May 6 2026

    Join us for a look at this week's Haftorah for the book of Yemiyahu. We try to find the deeper connection between this prophecy and our Parsha as well as examine the relationship between health, wealth , and trust.


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    56 mins
  • Emor-Priestly Behavior
    Apr 29 2026

    Join us for this week's episode as we examine the haftorah for this week's parsha (Parshas Emor) from the book of Yechezkel. We discuss why the book was nearly banned, how to properly understand those controversial versus, and what this prophecy about priests has to teach all of us.


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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
  • Rosh Chodesh-The Forgotten Holiday
    Apr 15 2026

    Join us for this week's epsidoe as we examine the special Haftorah from the Book of Yeshaya for Shabbos that is Rosh Chodesh. In it, we gain a deeper understanding of the Jewish calendar, hear the prophet's message about worship, and connect more meaningfully with Rosh Chodesh.


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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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    58 mins
  • Pesach-Waking the Dead
    Mar 31 2026

    Join us as we examine the Haftorah for Shabbos Chol Hamoed Pesach from the Book of Yechezkel-the story of the dry bones. We look at the significance of Techiyas Hameisim (the Resurrection of the Dead) at a person and national level, as well as why the redemption always comes in stages.


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    54 mins
  • Shabbos Hagadol-The Great and Awesome One
    Mar 26 2026

    Join us as we examine this week's Haftorah from the book of Malachi. In it we discover the source for the name Shabbos Hagadol and we examine how reading about the end of days helps us to properly prepare for Pesach.


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    33 mins
  • 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