The Practical Parsha

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Parshas Devarim-Saying It Like It Is-Rebroadcast 2024

Jul 28, 2025

22:44

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses 2 lessons from the first verse of Devarim. 1)Using the hints around us to improve ourselves 2)How we must say it like it is. To say what we beleive and not be afraid of who we are. He also discusses how the Parsha teaches us how Derech Eretz(respect) must be the foundation to all that 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/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:59) - Parshas Devarim(00:03:06) - The Parsha from Devarim(00:10:55) - Parshas Noach(00:17:45) - Rashi on The Sin of the Maraglim

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Parshas Matos-Maasei-Sharing The Pain Of Others-Rebroadcast 2023

Jul 20, 2025

16:49

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the importance of putting our families first. How we learn what not to do from the tribes of Ruvain and Gad. He also discusses the connection between the death of the Kohen Gadol(High Priest) and an inadvertant killer going free from the City of Refuge. This event gives us an important insight into sharing our pain with others. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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Ep.136-Parshas Pinchas- Acquiring Eternity In A Moment

Jul 17, 2025

25:45

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusss the lesson from Pinchas on how 1 moment can change our destiny. The importance of making the the correct decisions at critical moments can change our lives and even the course of world history. He also expalins how that moment can be a time when we can channel all of our desires for Hashem and reach our perfection. 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 Pinchas-Defending "YOUR" G-D-Rebroadcast 2024

Jul 13, 2025

23:17

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks the question of why the Torah says that Pinchas acted zealously for "his G-D". Why does the Torah use the singular wording in this context? With 2 answers Rabbi Kohn teaches about the concept of Leshaim Shomayim(for the sake of heaven) and the idea that we must view situations taht G-D has commanded us specifically to act. 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 Parasha Podcast(00:01:05) - Parshas Pinchas(00:04:35) - The Parsha(00:06:08) - Pinchas(00:10:45) - He Was Zealous for His God(00:17:23) - Moshe Appointing Yeshua as the Next Leader of the

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Ep.135-Parshas Balak-To Live As A Jew

Jul 10, 2025

23:43

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses 3 important lessons from Bilaam the evil prophet. 1)How we can use situations of others irritating for self improvement. 2)The importance of living as a jew and not just dying as a Jew. 3) The proper atitude we must have when it comes to the things we do to serve Hashem. 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 Balak-Wake Up And Smell The Coffee-Rebroadcast 2024

Jul 7, 2025

22:31

In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn expalins how we need to "wake up and smaell the coffee". We see from Bilaam who ignored the messages from G-D that we need to keep our eyes and ears open to see the messages that G-D sends us every day. 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.134-Parshas Chukas-Slander And Serpents

Jul 3, 2025

23:46

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the plague of serpents that afflicted the Jewish people in the desert. What caused it to occur and how they where healed. He also brings out a lesson form the miraclous copper snake that G-D commanded Moshe to create to heal 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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Parshas Chukas-The Enigma of The Red Heifer(Para Adumah)-Rebroadcast 2022

Jun 29, 2025

21:23

Do some things in life not make sense sometimes? Do you ever wish you had the answers to humanities greatest questions? In this episode of The Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson from the mysterious mitzvah of the Para Adumah(Red Heifer). He also looks at an important insight from the sin of Moshe Rabbanu and how we can learn from it. 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/

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Parshas Korach- Its Not Always About Being Right-Rebroadcast 2024

Jun 22, 2025

23:45

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how being right can actually be the wrong thing. He discusses how having peace can be more important than being right. He also discusses the source of Korach's rebellion. How envy ultimately caused him to loose everything. 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.133-Parshas Shelach-A Deeper Understanding Of The Mitzvah Of Challah

Jun 20, 2025

24:52

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a deeper dive into the mitzvah of Challah. Based on the understanding of Rabbi Samson R Hirsch he expalins how the mitzvah of seperating Challah represents multiple lessons regarding a Jews mission in this world. He also talks about the juxtaposition of the story of the spies with last week's Parsha and the lesson we can learn from it. That everything is from Hashem(G-D). He also brings out a powerful idea from Pesach Sheini(The second paskal lamb). How G-D gives opportunity to those that truly desire. 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 Shelach-Slow and Steady Wins The Race-Rebroadcast 2024

Jun 16, 2025

17:26

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks the question of the generation of the desert could have doubts about G-D if they experienced first hand the miracles of Eygpt. Why did they think that G-D could not bring them into the land. He also talks about the connection between the mitzvah of tzitis and the story of the spies. Suscribe 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 positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Ep.132-Parshas Bahaloscha-Following The Heavenly Clouds

Jun 12, 2025

23:21

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we need to follow the clouds. Not the regular clouds but the clouds of glory. We see how the Jewish nation followed the divine clouds of glory in there travels in the desert gives us an insight on how we should view the situautions in our lives. That everything is from Hashem(G-D). He also brings out a powerful idea from Pesach Sheini(The second paskal lamb). How G-D gives opportunity to those that truly desire. 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 Bahaloscha-Spiritual Deficiency Syndrome-Rebroadcast 2024

Jun 10, 2025

24:16

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about SDS(spiritual deficiency syndrome). He takes a lesson from the complainers who came to Moshe with a quam about the Manna. What was really bothering them and what can we learn from it? He also talks about how the Jewish people traveling with G-D teaches us an important lesson in the laws of Shabbos and our own lives. Suscribe 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 positiveperspectives.castos/. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast Turns 2 Years Old(00:02:52) - Parsha(00:05:11) - The Divine Signs of Shabbos(00:15:13) - The Parishha about the Jewish People(00:19:35) - What's the Real Reason for Being discontented with Life?(00:21:46) - How to Find the Cause of Your Unhappy Thoughts(00:24:02) - Rabbi Shlomakon Kohn

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Ep.131-Parshas Nasso- Becoming A Self Made Millionaire

Jun 5, 2025

26:00

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the benefits of becoming a self made spiritual millionaire. He brings out from the mitzvah of the Nazarite how an indidvidual can reach great levels of holiness. He also teaches how the money you have in your bank account is not yours and how money you give away can be yours forever. 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.130-Parshas Bamidbar- The Great Unifier-The Torah

May 30, 2025

26:45

In his week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection between the holiday of Shavous and Parshas Bamidbar. He explains how the giving of the Torah is not just important to the Jewish nation but also the Jewish individual and explains how each Jew has his place in Torah. He also teaches how we see from the Parsha the importance of standing up to injustice and how it can have lasting ramifications. 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 Bamidbar-Diversity Is Our Strength-Rebroadcast 2023

May 25, 2025

21:07

In thos week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's outlook on how diversity can be our strength. With a lesson from the Degalim(banners) of the twelve tribes he shows how different strenghts can complement each other. He also explains how the Aron(Ark) carried its carriers and the lesson we can learn from it. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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Ep.129-Parshas Behar-Bechukosai-Let Freedom Ring

May 22, 2025

25:08

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses what the Torah's definition of freedom is. He learns out from the mitzvah of the Jubilee year to give us the an insight that freedom is not the ability to do what you want when you want but rather something much deeper. He also brings out a lesson from the juxtapostion of the prohibition of overcharging to the mitzvah of Shmittah which seems to be unrelated. 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 Behar-Bechukosai-Ignorance Is NOT Bliss-Rebroadcast 2023

May 18, 2025

21:29

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn disproves the notion that "ignorance is bliss" with a lesson from the weekly Parsha. He also discusses the practical lessons that we can take out from the mitzvah of Shemittah(The Sabbatical Year). Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha(00:00:43) - Parshas Bahar(00:03:07) - The Mitzvah of Shmitah(00:05:45) - The Mitzvah of Shmitah(00:10:15) - The Blessing on Bread and Paranasah(00:12:03) - Parshas Bechu Kosay(00:14:47) - The Curses of the Torah

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Ep.128-Parshas Emor/LagB'Omer-The Benefits Of Suffering

May 15, 2025

24:41

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the benefits of suffering. Although we pray that we should not suffer we must realize the many benefits of being in a challenging situation. We see from the commandment of the Thanksgiving offering the proper prospective we need to develop. He also takes a lesson from the Parsha on how in life we are always getting closer or further from G-D> There is no middle ground. 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 Emor-Reverence, Not Hero Worship-Rebroadcast 2024

May 12, 2025

24:55

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah tells us to look at our mentors. How we need to recognize that ultimately it is G-D that makes us holy and that our effort is needed to get to our full potential. He also speaks about the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem(Sanctifying the name of G-D). Suscribe 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/

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Ep.127-Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedeoshim-What Do YOU Live For?

May 9, 2025

22:00

In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn asks what a powerful question. What do you live for? He explains from the Parsha how we need to make sure the things we are living for are of a higher calling. He also gives a lesson from the Parsha on the correct way to give rebuke or constructive critiscism so that it will be accepted. 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 Acharei Mos-Kedoshim-The Scapegoat Explained-Rebroadcast

May 4, 2025

20:20

Have you ever heard of the "scapegoat"? In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses this mitzvah and brings out a practical lesson. He also explains how every Jew has the ability to be "kadosh"(be holy) and sanctify themselves in their 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/

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Ep.126-Parshas Tazria-Metzora-The Power Of Speech

May 1, 2025

21:19

In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn discusses the Parsha's lesson on how powerful our words our. How we need to realize how important we are and thus how much of an impact our statements can make. He also teaches from the Parsha how some time things "seem" like an affliction but really are blessings in disguise. 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 Tazria-Metzora-What Is Spiritual Impurity

Apr 27, 2025

22:31

What is "tuma"(spiritual impurity)? How does it work? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn give 2 explanations to help understand tuma. He also gives an insight from a story of "coincidence" that happened to him this week. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.125-Parshas Shemini-The Coexistence Of Joy And Sadness

Apr 24, 2025

27:31

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how as Jew the feelings of joy and sadness can coexist. How as people we have the ability to have total control over our emotions and how we can be happy and sad at the same time. He also discusses how we learn from Moshe be honest and admit a mistake when we are wrong. Lastly, he takes a lesson from the forbidden animal, the Chazir(pig), on how we should keep trying in 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/

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Parshas Shemini-Sympathy Is Not Empathy-Rebroadcast

Apr 22, 2025

22:41

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the difference between sympathy and empathy. From the Parsha we learn how Aaron Hakohen(the high priest) learnt about empathy when it came to offfering the sacrifices on th alter. He also dicusses the true way how to get to a spiritual "high". Suscribe 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/

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Parshas Tzav-Glad Talking-Rebroadcast 2024

Apr 6, 2025

20:09

In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of talking about the good things in our life. He brings out a lesson from the Korban Todah(The sacrifrice of thanksgiving)how the Torah focuses on speaking good and not "kvetching" about all the bad that happens to us. He also talks about the strong wording which the Torah uses when speaking to Aaron and the Kohanim(priests) and the lesson we can learn from it. Suscribe 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/

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Ep.124-Parshas Vayikra-Do You Hear G-D's Voice

Apr 4, 2025

22:53

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks listeners if they hear G-D's voice. He explains from this weeks Parsha how G-D's voice is able to be heard by all. It is up to us if we tune in to the correct frequency. He also brings down a lesson from the wording of the verse about the word "maal" which has a double meaning in hebrew. How it teaches us about externals and what is below the surface. 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 Vayikra-Good Guilt & Bad Guilt-Rebroadcast 2024

Mar 30, 2025

22:00

Is guilt or embarrasment ever good? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's outlook on how guilt and embarrasment can be something positive. He also discusses true humility and why the Torah has a small Aleph in the word Vayikra. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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Ep.123-Parshas Pekudei-G-D Wants Your Heart

Mar 27, 2025

21:07

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses what G-D truly desires from a person. Does he want gold and silver? He brings a lesson from the Tabernacle that G-D really wants that a persons heart should be directed to Him. He also brings out a lessonfrom the wording in the verse how we must do our part but success is ultimately not in our hands. 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.122-Parshas Vayakel-Unlocking Your Hidden Strengths

Mar 20, 2025

25:13

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection between the commandment of Shabbos and the building of the Tabernacle. How resting on the 7th day gives meaning to the work on the other six. He also learns an important lesson from the Jewish artisans who built the Tabernacle on how we can unlock our hidden strengths. Lastly he asks a question from this week's Parsha on a previous episode of the podcast and gives a thoughtful answer. 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 Vayakel-What Is A Wise Heart?-Rebroadcast 2024

Mar 16, 2025

20:55

What is a "wise heart"? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's usage of the word wise heart numerous times in the Parsha. What does it mean? What can we learn from it? He also discusses the praises of Betzalel, the foreman of the Mishkan(Tabernacle). How he used his ability to bring honor to G-D. Suscribe 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/

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Parshas Ki Sisa-Shabbos Is A Sign-Rebroadcast 2024

Mar 9, 2025

25:47

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the r=Torah's reference to Shabbos as a sign. What does that mean? Why is Shabbos given such unparreled importance in Judaism. He also asks why it was neccasary for Moshe to smash the first Luchos(Tablets). Suscribe 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/

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Ep.121-Parshas Tetzaveh-Dressing For Success

Mar 7, 2025

22:17

In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection from Parshas Tetzaveh and the special Torah portion of Zachor. From the teachings of the Sfas Emes he brings out how the commandment of the service in the Tabernacle gives us a message on how to impart the teachings of the Torah to our children. He also explains how the vestments of the kohanim "dressed them for success". How what we wear can determine who we are. 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/ The Link to help Rabbi Kohn reach his goal to help his Yeshiva-https://charidy.com/ydcshas/skohn

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Parshas Tetzaveh-Unconditional Kindness-Rebroadcast 2024

Mar 2, 2025

23:16

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we learn from the Parsha the concept of unconditional kindness. To do for others even if we are not going to get anything in return. He also brings down a powerful lesson on how we need to deal with different people in different ways. Suscribe 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/

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Ep.120-Parshas Terumah-A Place For G-D Within US

Feb 27, 2025

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/ The Link to help Rabbi Kohn reach his goal to help his Yeshiva-https://charidy.com/ydcshas/skohn

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Parshas Teruma-Doing All YOU Can-Rebroadcast

Feb 23, 2025

22:50

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn brings down a lesson from the Chofetz Chaim how G-D only expects us to do what we can do and not some one else. He also talks about the significance of the placement of the vessels of the Mishkan(Tabernacle) and how it relates to us. Suscribe 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/.

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Ep.119-Parshas Mishpatim-Damage Control

Feb 20, 2025

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 Mishpatim-Not Always Does Majority Rule-Rebroadcast

Feb 16, 2025

23:03

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks how following after the majority is not always the correct thing to do. When it comes to how to behave and to compare oureselves we can't neccasarily look at what everyone else is doing to determine the correct behavior. Suscribe 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 positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Ep.118-Parshas Yisro-Staying True To The Mission

Feb 14, 2025

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/

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Parshas Yisro-Doing Your Part But Relying On G-D-Rebroadcast

Feb 9, 2025

25:47

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from Yisro(Jethro) the father in law of Moshe on the proper balance one must take when it comes to the things we want to acheive in life. Doing our best but at the same realizing that it is not our effort which gives us the success but rather divine assistance. 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 positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Ep.117-Parshas Beshalach-Earning A Livelihood Is As difficuly As Splitting The Sea

Feb 7, 2025

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/

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Parshas Beshalach-Staying Inspired-Rebroadcast

Feb 3, 2025

18:05

Do you ever get inspired? Do you feel that commitments you make to become better wear off? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the purpose of inspiration and how we can maximize it to be the best we be. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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Ep.116-Parshas Bo-The Legacy Of My Uncle-Rabbi Shmuel Kohn Z"T"L

Jan 30, 2025

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/

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Parshas Bo- Understanding The Suffering Of Others-Rebroadcast

Jan 27, 2025

21:22

In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how we should view the suffering of other people. When someone is troubled by something "minor" or "trivial" perhaps there is something else causing a person pain. Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the plague of locusts on how w eshould view the challenges of others. 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 positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Ep.115-Parshas Vaeira-How To Access Blessing In Your Life

Jan 23, 2025

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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Parshas Vaeira-To Much Positivity-Rebroadcast

Jan 19, 2025

20:25

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how being how being overly positive in the wrong situations can be more harmful than helpful. He brings a lesson from Moshe's interaction with the enslaved Jews and how they could not hear his message. 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 positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Ep.114-Parshas Shemos-The Right Person, Place, and Time

Jan 17, 2025

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/

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Parshas Shemos-The Nucleus Of Divinity-Rebroadcast

Jan 13, 2025

22:38

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses the the divine nucleus that is in every Jew. He brings out a lesson from Rabbi Twerski on the burning bush and the lesson it taught Moses. 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.

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Ep.113-Parshas Vayechi-A Living Legacy

Jan 10, 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/

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