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Ep.163-Parshas Terumah- Sometimes We Need To Take

Feb 19, 2026

24:39

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's lesson on how we all must take when approriate. If someone refuses help when he needs it he is showing a sense of cruelty to himself. He also discusses the Ramban on this week's Parsha which connects the revelation at Sinai to the building of the Mishkan(Tabernacle). Another idea which is discussed is the wording the Torah uses when describing the building of the Menorah. Was it built by Moshe and the Jewish craftsmen or did something miraculous happen. 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 Parsha Podcast(00:00:50) - Rabbi Shlomo Cohen(00:01:22) - The Mishkan(00:13:33) - Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right(00:20:41) - How the Jews Made a Menorah

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Parshas Terumah-A Place For G-D Within US-Rebroadcast 2025

Feb 15, 2026

23:32

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishkan(Tabernacle) and its utensils. He talks about how the Aron(Holy Ark) signifies Torah study and how that needs to be the focus of all oour spiritual endeavors. He also takes a lesson from the wording of the verse to show us how Torah study and G-dliness is somehing that is for each and every Jew. 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/ To donate to my Yeshiva -Yeshiva Derech Chaim use this secure link www.charidy.com/ydc/skohn If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST

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Ep.162-Parshas Mishpatim-Mazel Tov....Its A Boy!!!

Feb 13, 2026

22:47

Mazel Tov! Its a boy! In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the reason for his missed episode. He gives over the speech he gave at his son's bris this past monday. The connection of circumcision to this week's Parsha. How this mitzvah makes the Jewish people a treasured nation. He also discusses the Parsha's lesson on the importance of not following the crowd. 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/ To donate to my Yeshiva -Yeshiva Derech Chaim use this secure link www.charidy.com/ydc/skohn If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST

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Parshas Mishpatim-Damage Control-Rebroadcast 2025

Feb 11, 2026

22:10

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah's commandments on civil laws and specifically the laws regarding damages are not just about financial compensation. He points out how the Torah sets up a system where we can learn to be more caring people by being careful with the property of others. He also speaks about the prohibition of causing pain to a widow and orphan and how that can take differet forms. 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/

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Parshas Yisro-Staying True To The Mission-Rebroadcast 2025

Feb 2, 2026

25:19

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the lesson that the Parsha teaches us about staying true to the mission. From Moshe we see that one must always stay focused on what is truly important in life and not loose sight of the goal. He also talks about how we see from the Jewish peoples encampment at Mt Sinai how unity is the prerequisite to the Torah and how it causes us to find favor in the eyes of G-D. Lastly, Rabbi Kohn gives insight into why the Torah was given in a dessert and what significance that is to us. 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

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Ep.161-Parshas Beshalach-How To Develop Empathy?

Jan 29, 2026

27:22

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson on how we become empathatic people. From the actions of Moshe we can learn how to develop this powerful trait. He also teaches a beautiful lesson on how the mitzvah of Shabbos can help us our lives without the anxiety of earning a livelehood. He also relates anspirational story from a podcast listener. 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

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Parshas Beshalach-Earning A Livelihood Is As Difficult As Splitting The Sea-Rebroadcast 2025

Jan 26, 2026

22:31

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the conection the Talmud makes from earning a livelihood to splitting of the sea. What does this teach us? He also explains why the Jewish people panicked by the sea instead of possibly fighting the Eygptians. Lasly, he gives an insight why the source for beautifying mitzvos is sourcrd in this week's Parsha. 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) - Parshas Peshalach(00:00:29) - The Parsha(00:09:14) - Levi Yisroel on Earning a livelihood(00:15:33) - The Mishnah on Mitzvah

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Ep.160-Parshas Bo- Grabbing At Straws/Believing What We Want To Believe

Jan 22, 2026

27:24

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about why Moshe changed what G-D told him to say to the Pharaoh. When he told Pharoah about the plague of the firstborn he said at "about midnight" instead of at midnight. Why did Moshe do this? Does G-D not know how to tell time? He also speaks about the mitzvah of the korban Pesach. How family is important to our Judaism and how are Judaism brings our families together. 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

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Parshas Bo-The Legacy Of My Uncle-Rabbi Shmuel Kohn Z"T"L-Rebroadcast

Jan 18, 2026

27:02

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

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Ep.159-Parshas Vaera-Pharoah's Free Choice

Jan 15, 2026

25:42

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the question of Pharoahs free choice. Did Pharoah loose his free choice when G-D hardened his heart? Did that mean that he lost his free will? He also speaks about how Hashem spoke to Moshe regarding beleiving in the Jewish people. 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

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Parshas Vaeira-How To Access Blessing In Your Life-Rebroadcast 2025

Jan 13, 2026

22:41

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how to access the belssing that G-D has in store for us. Taking a lesson from the weekly Parsha, Rabbi Kohn shows how prayer is the key to letting the flow of "bracha" into our lives. He also aska why Moshe was reprimanded by G-D in a stern tone for seeminly advocating for the Jewish people. 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/

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Ep.158-Parshas Shemos-The Power Of Self Image

Jan 8, 2026

25:20

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

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Parshas Shemos-The Right Person, Place, and Time-Rebroadcast 2025

Jan 4, 2026

22:58

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Parsha teaches us that whatever situation in life we find ourselves it has th epotential to be "sacred ground". He also speaks how the story of Moses's birth gives us a lesson on how we cant think we know better than G-D. 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

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Ep.157-Parshas Vayechi-Fast And Furious

Jan 2, 2026

26:42

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/ Jewish Resources and Guidance on End of Life Issues- www.nasck.org If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Vayechi(00:00:40) - Parshas Vayaki(00:02:35) - Thank You Hashem for the Cash(00:06:48) - Yaakov of Enu Jacob Passes Away(00:09:06) - Yaakov rebuked Reuven(00:14:49) - Beautiful Thought About Yaakov's Blessing His Sons(00:23:26) - Yisachar Issachar

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Parshas Vayechi-A Living Legacy-Rebroadcast 2025

Dec 29, 2025

24:31

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of having a living legacy. The life that Jacob lived and the legacy he left to his desecndants is so powerful tjat it is considered that he never died. He also speaks about how unity is the key to redemption and th eimportant lessson that the Parsha teaches us about not being hasty. 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/ Jewish Resources and Guidance on End of Life Issues- www.nasck.org

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Ep.156-Parshas Vayigash-Time To Focus

Dec 25, 2025

26:59

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

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Parshas Vayigash-What Is Life?-Rebroadcast 2024

Dec 23, 2025

23:28

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of "Chaim"(life). What does the Torah teach us when it uses this word? He brings out that truly living is not fulfilling our physical needs but rather when we fulfill our spiritual destiny. He also talks about how the Parsha teaches us the importance of being part of a cause and how it can contribute to its success. 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) - The Practical Parasha Podcast(00:00:47) - Parsha(00:04:07) - The Life of Yaakov in the Parsha(00:11:49) - Parsha 4, Part 3(00:16:01) - When Yosef returned to his father,

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Ep.155-Parshas Mikeitz/Chanukah-The Risk Of Toxic Associations

Dec 19, 2025

25:45

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

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Parshas Mikeitz/Chanukah-Doing Right VS Being Liked-Rebroadcast 2024

Dec 16, 2025

25:04

In this week's episode Rabbi Koh discuuses the connection between the story of Yosef and Chanukah. He explains how we learn from Yosef and the story of Chanukah the importance of standing up for what is right even at the expense of others not "liking" us. He also talks about how we see from Yosef on how to give advice and solutions. Lastly he gives a lesson on the importance of celebrating our success in our spiritual growth. 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) - Parshas Miketz(00:01:22) - The Parsha(00:05:39) - Parsha 2:8- Yosef Hatzadik(00:11:05) - Hanukkah: Standing Up for What's Right ((00:14:12) - The Seventh Year of Plenty and the Famine(00:20:13) - The Life of Yosef and His Brothers

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Parshas Vayeishev-Communication Is The Key-Rebroadcast 2023

Dec 8, 2025

25:10

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of good communication. He brings down a lesson from the brothers hatred of Yosef(Joseph) and how communication could have possibly solved their grievances. He also brings out the connection between Parshas Vayeishev and Chanukah. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positivepersp/ectives.castos.com

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Ep.154-Parshas Vayishlach- Staying Small

Dec 4, 2025

25:08

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how Yaakov "stayed small". Before meeting his brother Esau, Yaakov said "katonti"(I am small). He was teaching us how we need to stay true to ourselves no matter how succesful we become. He also brings down an idea on how direct communication can lead to peace and how sometimes your enemy can be become your close friend. 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

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Parshas Vayishlach-The Pro's and Con's Of Being Alone-Rebroadcast 2024

Dec 2, 2025

22:29

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes one verse in the Parsha and derives 2 different ideas. He explains how it is important to be with others and to be part of a community and at the same time to be able to be alone. He also speaks about the power of the Mitzvos we do. 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 Parsha Podcast(00:01:54) - Parshas Vayishlach(00:05:02) - Why Yaakov Was So Scared That Esav Would Attack Him(00:12:08) - Yaakov's Battle with the Angel of Esav(00:21:03) - Parsha 5, The Art of Levado

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Ep.153-Parshas Vayeitzei-Fear Of Failure

Nov 27, 2025

22:55

In this week's episodr Rabbi Kohn brings out a lesson on how we must not be afraid to fail. We see from the "mistake" of Yaakov that we must not fear trying even if we might not suceede. He also speaks about the true meaning of "thanksgiving" and what is the highest level of gratitude. 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

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Parshas Vayeitzei-Being Indifferent To Evil-Rebroadcast

Nov 25, 2025

25:34

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about how we need to be careful to not become complacent to evil. From Jacob we see how he dealt with Laban to make sure that he would not become indifferent to his wicked behavior. He also discusses how we see lessons on dealing with the trait of envy and stubborness from the matriach Rachel. 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

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Ep.152-Parshas Toldos-What Was Rivka Thinking?

Nov 20, 2025

24:21

In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn looks at the story of Jacob stealing the blessings from Esav. How he listened to the plan thought of by his mother Rivka to "deceive" Yitzchak. What was Rivka thinking? What was her true intent? What is the message for us? He also gives over a powerful lesson on being careful with the feelings of others even when you are in the "right". 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) - Parshas Parshas(00:02:01) - The Parasha(00:06:23) - The Characteristics of Yaakov and Esav(00:10:38) - Stealing the Brachos from Esav(00:15:45) - Parsha 3, The Deception of Esav(00:18:33) - Parsha 5: Because Yaakov Stole the Blessings

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Parshas Toldos-The Art Of Blaming-Rebroadcast 2024

Nov 17, 2025

20:13

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson from this week's Parsha on blame. He talks how we learn from Rebecca not to let ourselves blame other for our failures in life. He also discusses a lesson from the Parsha on the essense of prayer. 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

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Ep.151-Parshas Chayei Sarah-Bringing Out Beauty

Nov 13, 2025

28:16

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses three lessons from the Parsha 1) The importance of hearing the true meaning of one's words. 2)The power of living every day to the fullest 3) How we must bring out the beauty in the world around us. He teaches a powerful lesson from Sfas Emes on how the conversion of Eliezer teaches us about our mission to bring light to the world. 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) - Rabbi Shlomo Cohen hosts the Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:29) - Parshas Chayasara(00:05:22) - The Exchange of Money(00:13:07) - Avraham Was Old, Well-On in Years(00:18:06) - The Story of Eliezer and Rivkah(00:23:25) - The Talk Between Eliezer and Rivkah

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Parshas Chayei Sarah-The 1% Changes-Rebroadcast 2024

Nov 10, 2025

20:33

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of 1% changes. He gives over the speech tha the gave at the dinner that he was honored at as well as an idea on the Parsha. He brings out from the Parsha how we need to give importance in life to things that are truly important. 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

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Ep.150-Parshas Vayaira-Responsibility Over Pain

Nov 7, 2025

26:39

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the powerful lesson we learn from the Parsha on how we need to realize our responsibilities even in the face of pain. We see from Hagar action show we are not supposed to act. He also discusses the true tolerance of Abraham. How we must learn to seperate the action from the person. Lastly he brings out a lesson from the binding of Isaac on how we never loose when we do what Hashem wants. 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 Podcast(00:01:34) - Parshas Vayera(00:06:53) - The Parasha(00:15:05) - The Episode of Sedom(00:21:11) - The Akedah, The Binding of Yitzhak

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Parshas Vayaira-Living For The Greater Good-Rebroadcast 2024

Nov 4, 2025

23:10

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a powerful lesson from the weekly Parsha about how we need to look at ourselves. That it always more important to bring about "kavod shomayim"(honor of heaven) even at the expense of our own honor. Because we are not here for just ourselves. He also talks about how we learn a lesson from Avraham to serve G-D with both our good and evil inclinations. 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

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Ep.149-Parshas Lech Lecha-Living Our Faith

Oct 30, 2025

25:29

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the importance of living our faith. How even direct revelation from G-D does not guarantee one perfect faith and belief in Hashem. He also talks about the commandment of circumcision and its significance to us as Jews. This mitzvah was given to Abraham in this week's Parsha. 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

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Parshas Lech Lecha- Mastering Our Emotions-Rebroadcast 2024

Oct 26, 2025

21:52

In this week's epispode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we can learn from Avraham how we deal with emotion. Is it okay to feel our feelings? He also discusses how we need to look to the stars as Avraham did to gain his optimism. To be persistent and realize that nothing is impossible. 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) - Parshas Lechlecha(00:05:24) - Parsha 5, Tears of Avraham(00:14:03) - Parsha 3:8(00:16:27) - The Covenant of the Parts

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Ep.148-Parshas Noach-Putting In The Effort

Oct 23, 2025

27:50

In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of putting in effort. He brings out a lesson from the animals coming to the Ark on how we need to put in the effort when it comes to Mitzvos. He also talks about the Parsha's lesson on how we are to be upstanding people. This means doing the right thing all the time. Rabbi Kohn finishes the episode with a fascinating explanation from Rabbi Samson Hirsch on the differences of the physical Earth pre flood vs post flood. 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

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Parshas Noach-Who Do We Really Want To Win-Rebroadcast 2024

Oct 20, 2025

26:46

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Parsha and applies it to upcoming current events, The US Election. He talks about how the Parsha gives us a correct perspective on whose leadership we want to be under. He also discusses a very powerful lesson on human physcology from the story of the Tower of Babel. 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

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Ep.147-Parshas Vezos HaBracha/Bereishis-The Ability To Walk Away From It All

Oct 13, 2025

28:50

In this week's double episode Rabbi kohn discusses a lesson from the last Parsha and the first Parsha. He talks about how the last verse of the Torah teaches us the most powerful teaching from Moshe in regards to doing what G-D wants. How we must be able to walk away from our lifes work if that is what G-D wants of us. He also brings down a powerful lesson how the first verse in this weeks Parsha is the key to having purpose in this world.

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Ep.146-Parshas Haazinu-You Don't See Yourself Grow

Oct 3, 2025

21:57

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn explains based on the Parsha how the Torah is like rain. He discusses the question of not feeling spirituality. Does that mean I am doing something wrong? He expalins that The Torah and spirituality is similar to rain in that it is not something you notice the effects instantly. Rather it takes tiem for the fruit to sprout. He also asks the question of why it was neccasry for G-D to put his chosen people in this "low world"? Could he not have put us in a higher world where we could serve him purely? 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) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:02:07) - Parshas Hasinu(00:06:23) - The Torah is Like Rain(00:14:54) - Why Did Hashem Put Us Down Here in This World?

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Parshas Haazinu-Living By Example-Rebroadcast 2023

Sep 29, 2025

21:57

In this weeks episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of living by example. The only way we can expect people to respect us is if we act with respect to others. He also disusses how the ways of Hashem our perfect and when we internilize this we live happier lives. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] 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

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Ep.145-Parshas Vayailach-A Life Worth Living

Sep 26, 2025

23:38

What is a life worth living? In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn explores this question with the message of Moshe Rabbanu(Moses). We see from Moshe how a life without spiritual growth is a life not worth living. He also discusses one of the gravest sins a Jew can have. The sin of giving up hope. We see from the Parsha's message that thinking that Hashem has G-D forbid forsaken us leads to more concealment. how we must remember that Hashem never gives up on us so how can we give up on 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

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Ep.144-Parshas Nitzavim-Mutual Responsibility

Sep 19, 2025

25:08

In this week's episode Rabbi kohn discusses the Parshas powerful lesson on mutual responsibility. How Jews are not just responsible for each other physically but also spiritually. How the covenant that was bound in this week's Parsha has ramifications for each and every one of us. He also speaks about how the fact that we are "nitzavim"(standing) to proves that the hardships we have faced have been the tool that has made us great as a people. 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

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Ep.143-Parshas Ki Savo- The Blessing Of The Curses

Sep 11, 2025

21:44

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the commandment to be happy with what you have. Not just to appreciate what you have but share your joy with others will give you more satisfaction. He also talks about how the curses in this week's Parsha are really blessings. 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

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Parshas Ki Savo-Running From Blessings-Rebroadcast 2024

Sep 7, 2025

23:24

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks how someone can be running from blessing. With a lesson from the blessings and curses he brings out an important idea about blessings in disguise. He also talks about the declaration that is made by the one who brings Bikkurim(first fruits) and what it teaches us about being influenced. 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

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Ep.142-Parshas Ki Seitzei-Don't Trust Yourself

Sep 4, 2025

28:25

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about when it is approriate to NOT trust yourself. How we need to remember that as long as we are living the Evil inclination is trying to get us. He also speaks about how we see from his weeks Parsha the length we must go to train ourselves to be sensitive to the feelings of others. Lastly, he brings out an important lesson from the prohibition of a man to wear a womans clothing how everyone ha stheir own mission in life which is given to us from G-D. We need to embrace it. 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

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Parshas Ki Seitzei- The Difference Between Desires and Wants-Rebroadcast 2024

Aug 31, 2025

24:39

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the difference between desires and wants. From the mitzvah of the Yefas Toar(The woman of beatiful form) we see how their is a clear difference and how it applies to our life decisions. He also speaks about the commandment to help unload your friends donkey and how it shows us the importance helping another. Lastly, he speaks how we see from the Parsha how everyone has their unique mission in life and the need to embrace it. 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

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Ep.141-Parshas Shoftim-The True Power Of Prophecy

Aug 28, 2025

24:24

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the true power of prophecy. How the prophets of Israel are not meant to be miracle workers and future tellers. Rather they are to give us clarity in the situations we find ourselves in NOW. He also talks about the commandment of living "wholeheartedly with G-D" and how we dont need to worry about the future. 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

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Parshas Shoftim-The Guarantors Of The Jewish People-Rebroadcast 2024

Aug 25, 2025

23:46

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about how the Torahs obligation to support the tribe of Levi manifests itself today. How the Torah scholars of today are the supporters and guarantors of the Jewish people. He also discusses the mitzvah in this weeks Parsha to establish a king and how the Jewish people erred in making that request. 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

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Ep.140-Parshas Re'eh- How To Be Real

Aug 22, 2025

25:05

in this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn discusses how to be real. How do you become an authentic person. he takes a lesson from Moshe on the power of empathy and how that causes people to view you as authentic and give an ear to what yoy have to say. he also discusses a powerful lesson from Maaser Sheni(the secind tithe) on how envoirment can effect us. 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

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Parshas Re'eh-The Power Of A Good Word-Rebroadcast 2024

Aug 19, 2025

25:20

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah commands us to not just help a poor person financialy but also to help him with encouragement. He relates how this is important for all of us to internalize. The importance of giving a good word to another. He also talks about making the effort to see the blessings in your life as well as the importance of remembering where you come from. 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/

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Ep.139-Parshas Eikev-The "Eyes" Of G-D Are On Us

Aug 14, 2025

24:52

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of free will and how it interfaces with the fact the everything is set for us on Rosh Hashanah. He gives an answer based on how G-D looks at the land of Israel and how he similarly deals with us. He also talks about the Parsha's verses that stress the reason on why G-D challenges us and the way we should view the painful thingsthat we deal with in our life. 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/ Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:02:06) - Parshas Eikev(00:05:46) - The Problem of Good People(00:07:28) - A Father chastises His Child(00:12:43) - The Challenges of Life(00:18:27) - The Law of Rosh Hashanah

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Ep.138-Parshas Vaeschanan-Saying Shema And Taking Responsibility

Aug 8, 2025

25:19

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the power of prayer and the specialness of the Shema. When we declare G-ds oneness why do we say "Hear O Israel"? It seems to be a personal statement before we accept upon ourselves the yoke of heaven. He answers the question of how it is possible to love G-D when love is an emotion. 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/

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Ep.137-Parshas Devarim-The Power Of Positivity

Jul 31, 2025

23:49

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the power of positivity and the importance of not being ambigous. How the lense we view things effects the reality we live in. We can choose to see even the most beneficial acts of kindness negatively or choose to see life with positivity. This connects the Parsha to Tisha B Av and teaches us a powerful lesson on how to rectify the destruction of the Temple. It also reconciles a issue in the Parsha on 2 different instances when Moshe admonished the Jewish people. 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/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Devarim(00:00:54) - Parshas Devarim(00:04:48) - Parshas Dvarim(00:12:42) - The Differences Between Moshe Rabbeinu and His Critics(00:15:43) - Rashi on Eicha and the Court System(00:19:27) - The Message of Tisha B'Av

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