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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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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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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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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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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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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Join us as we take a look at this week's Haftorah from the book of Melachim-the story of David's final commands to his son Shlomo. In this episode we explore the meaning of the Davidic dynasty, where parts of the prayers come from, and why things need to be said at the last moment.

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Join us as we take a look at this week's Haftorah from the book of Yechezkel. We discuss the history of the divide within the Jewish nation between Yehuda and Yosef, what they represent, and how we can move towards unity.

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