In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how Avraham teaches us to transact in faith. How we need to grow in the things that we do and improve upon the things we are doing already. This includes in our trust in Hashem. He also speaks how the Avos "forefathers" give us instruction on taking action and not sitting idly. We must move forward. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Parsha Overview(00:00:37) - Summary of Parshas Lech Lecha(00:04:23) - Ma'aseh Avos Siman Labanim: Forefathers' Legacy(00:07:12) - Avraham's Action with Sarah in Egypt(00:09:11) - The Power of Taking Action vs Indecision(00:10:18) - Chavetz Chaim: Knowing Your Destination(00:12:23) - Setting Goals and Trusting the Journey(00:13:59) - Bris Bein HaBesarim and Avraham's Faith(00:15:50) - Working on Faith: Insights from Rabbi Turski(00:19:19) - Growth Mindset in Mitzvos and Life(00:21:22) - Closing Remarks

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how you must truly believe in the lessons that you learn. If we dont then we will have a harder time influencing ourselves and inspiring others. He also teaches a powerful lesson on helping others elevates us. This needs to be the focus even when we are doing more than others. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Dedication(00:00:52) - Overview of Parshas Noach: The Flood Story(00:04:21) - The Tower of Babel(00:05:57) - Noach's Righteousness: Praise and Critique(00:08:40) - Noach's Lack of Full Faith and Its Impact(00:10:29) - Lesson: Authenticity and Living Our Values(00:11:52) - Walking with God: Helping Others and Elevation(00:13:35) - Levels of Tzedakah and Lasting Impact(00:14:36) - Noach's Drunkenness and His Sons' Reactions(00:16:46) - Shem's Extra Effort and the Reward of Tzitzis(00:18:11) - Lesson: Focus on Your Own Effort, Not Others'(00:20:51) - Closing Remarks

In this wee's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how every human should their great self worth. Every person has a spark of G-D blown into them. This should help us appreciate our self value. Additionally, he talks about the importance of not dwelling in the past and working towards improving the future. He finishes with a lesson from Rashi on how to have a happy and stress free life. By focusing on the present. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Receiving Chasan Bereshis Honor(00:02:22) - Overview of Parshas Bereshis: Creation and Adam & Eve(00:06:09) - Cain and Abel, and the Flood Prelude Overview(00:06:50) - The Spark of Godliness Within Every Person(00:09:58) - Why Humanity Comes From One Person(00:12:06) - Cain and Abel: Jealousy and the First Murder(00:13:35) - Sforno's Lesson: Looking Forward, Not Backward(00:16:03) - Learning from Mistakes and Moving On(00:17:59) - God's Heartfelt Sadness Before the Flood(00:20:47) - Living in the Present: The Key to Happiness(00:22:45) - Closing Remarks

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the legacy of his uncle Rabbi Shmuel Kohn who passed away suddenly this week. He makes a connection from the Parsha to the life that he lived and how we can gain from it. More specifically Rabbi Kohn goes over the famous essay from Nachmondies on this weeks Parsha which was origanally taught to him by his Uncle. Making a connection from he lessons of Nachmondies to who Rabbi Shmuel Kohn was as a person and how we can learn from him. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/   If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST 

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the rik of being connected with the wrong people. When we are around negative things it will effect us. He also brings out a lesson from Chanukah on how the holiday is the time for us to focus on whats on the inside and not be held back by our "gates". Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha: The Sydney Synagogue tragedy(00:04:57) - The Parsha(00:08:51) - The Parasha(00:12:50) - The Bad Associations of Paro(00:18:37) - Chanukah

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson in self image from the weekly parsha. He brings out how the Eygptians where not able to enslave the Jewish nation so long as they looked to them as important. He also brings out a lesson on how we must always try to accomplish righteous endeavors even if we dont neccasarily see how they are going to succede. In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the risks of acting"fast and furious". Although we need to make decisions all the time we must be careful to make them in a rational and proper way. He also speaks about how the two names of Yaakov used in the blessings of his children show us what we should aspire for our children and ourselves. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST 

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discuuses a powerful lesson from Yosef about focusing. How Yosef pushed aside his emotions to put all his energies into one mission. This is an important lesson for us especially in the ADD world we live in. To make time to focus. He also speaks about the importance of dealing with our emotions and not putting it under the rug. We see from Yosef how he finally cried after 22 years. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST