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Ep.103-Parshas Vezos HaBracha-Bereishis-The Torah Never Ends

Oct 22, 2024

24:51

In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn does a double hitter. Due to Yom Tov going straight into Shabbos he is releasing 1 episode for both Vezos HaBracha and Bereishis. He gives an idea on Vezos HaBracha and Bereishis as well as an idea connecting the end of the Torah to the begining. He connnects the last letter of the Torah to the first. It spells the word Lev(Heart). What does this teach us? He brings out a lesson how the Torah never ends. 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 Haazinu-Rebroadcast 2023

Sep 29, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.102-Parshas Nitzavim-Vayeilech-The Torah Is Not For Angels

Sep 27, 2024

26:08

In this week's episode of The Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses the lesson from the parsha on how the Torah is not for angels. He discusses how the verses describing the Torah not in heaven and not over the sea is a lesson for us on what the Torah does and who it is intended for. He also discusses how Parsha gives us a lesson on responsibility and how Teshuva works. 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 Korach-Don't Play With Fire-Rebroadcast

Jul 1, 2024

18:40

Did your mother ever tell you not to play with fire? Probably yes! In this weeks Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how machlokes(fighting) is like fire, the cause why Korach began a rebellion against Moshe 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 podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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Parshas Niztavim-Vayeilach-Rebroadcast 2023

Sep 22, 2024

26:17

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson fromthe Parsha on the importance of not letting our emotions overpower our intellect when it comes to the service of G-D and how it ties into Rosh Hashanah. He also discusses the concept how everything can be a blessing or a curse depending on how we handle 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- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.101-Parshas Ki Savo-Running From Blessings

Sep 20, 2024

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/ 

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Parshas Ki Savo-Rebroadcast 2023

Sep 15, 2024

20:31

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses the mitzvah of Bikkurim(first fruits) and the lessons we learn when it comes to our heart in our mitzvos. He relates a piece of Talmud that connects to this weeks Parsha and how it gives us a lesson on outlook. 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 positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.100-Parshas Ki Seitzei- The Difference Between Desires and Wants

Sep 13, 2024

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/ 

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Parshas Ki Seitzei-Rebroadcast 2023

Sep 8, 2024

21:31

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the intringuing mitzvah of Yefas Toar(The Woman of Beautiful Form) and how it teaches us how to deal with the evil inclination. He also discusses the commandment of helping your friend unload his animal and how his involvement is essential. 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 positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.99-Parshas Shoftim-The Guarantors Of The Jewish People

Sep 6, 2024

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/ 

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Parshas Shoftim-Rebroadcast 2023

Sep 1, 2024

19:29

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the special mitzvos in this week's Parsha of setting up a court system and how it relates to each and every one of us. He also discusses the concept of "Living with Hashem your G-D and how that equals a life of happiness. 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 positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.98-Parshas Re'eh-The Power Of A Good Word

Aug 30, 2024

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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Parshas Re'eh-Rebroadcast 2023

Aug 25, 2024

20:56

In this week's episode of the Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of having joy and enthusiam for mitzvos and the risks of it being lacking. He also finds a connection in the Parsha to the fact that we can never loose hope. That every person can always come close to G-D no matter were they find themselves now. 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.97-Parshas Eikev-Thinking About The Past=Bitachon(Trust) For The Future

Aug 23, 2024

23:34

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how thinking about th epast can help us have Bitachon(trust in G-D) for the future. By realizing how G-D has gotten us to this point will help us remember that G-D will help us overcome our next challenge. He also discusses the Parhsa's lesson on remembering that our strength is not what gives us 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/ 

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Ep.96-Parshas Vaeschanan-Be Persistent

Aug 16, 2024

22:17

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses from the Parsha how we need to be persistent. Not just in our goals in lif e but especially our spiritual ambitions. He also asks about the commandment in this week's Parsha to love G-D. How can we have a commandment to love? 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 Vaeschanan-Rebroadcast 2023

Aug 11, 2024

22:00

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Parsha on how to accomplish goals which might seem impossible. To focus on the challenges and goals of today. To keep the focus on things that are in front of us now.  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.95-Parshas Devarim-Saying It Like It Is

Aug 9, 2024

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/ 

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Parshas Devarim-Rebroadcast 2023

Aug 4, 2024

17:54

In this week's Podcast Rabbi Kohn gives an insight in how to properly give constructive critisizim. learning from Moshe Rabbanu we see an important method in giving rebuke properly. He also speaks how we how others view us is the way we view 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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Parshas Matos-Maasei-Rebroadcast 2023

Jul 28, 2024

16:49

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the importance of putting our families first. How we learn whanot 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.94-Parshas Pinchas-Defending "YOUR" G-D

Jul 26, 2024

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/ 

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Parshas Pinchas-Rebroadcast 2023

Jul 21, 2024

20:21

In this week,s Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Census of the Jewish people demonstrates that nothing can stand in the will of G-D. He talks how we should use this idea to focus on our "small" successes because we really don't know how far it can go.  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.93-Parshas Chukas-Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

Jul 18, 2024

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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Parshas Chukas -The Enigma Of The Red Heifer(Red Cow)-Rebroadcast 2022

Jul 8, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

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Ep.92-Parshas Korach- Its Not Always About Being Right

Jul 4, 2024

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.91-Parshas Shelach-Slow and Steady Wins The Race

Jun 28, 2024

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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Parshas Shelach-Rebroadcast 2023

Jun 24, 2024

25:12

How do you stand up for what you beleive in? Do you fight the negative forces around you? Or is it better to keep quiet and and keep yourself strong in a crazy world? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from Joshua And Caleb on how to deal with a world that is filled with negativity and false ideas. 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.90-Parshas Bahaloscha-Spiritual Deficiency Syndrome

Jun 21, 2024

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/.

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Parshas Bahaloscha-Rebroadcast 2023

Jun 17, 2024

20:06

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of finding inner strength to acheive our goals. Learning from the famous Midrash of Aaron Hakohen he brings out how we can be like the levites even if we are not levites. He also talks about the Clouds of Glory and their fundamental lesson. 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.89-Parshas Nasso-With Unity Is Blessing

Jun 11, 2024

24:31

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discussses the power that unity has in allowing the blessings that G-D has bestowed upon us to flow into our lives. From the wording of the priestly blessing he brings out this powerful lesson. He also talks about the mitzvah of Nazir and the how the process is supposed to transform him to have a different outlook on wine and spirituality in general. 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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Parshas Bamidbar-Rebroadcast 2023

Jun 2, 2024

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.88-Parshas Bechukosei- To Walk With The Torah

May 30, 2024

21:24

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the first verse of the Parsha. 3 ideas which from the Parsha which are intrinsic to a Jew's relationship with G-D. 1)To toil in Torah. 2)To try your best 3)To "walk with the Torah".  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.87-Parshas Behar/Lag B'Omer -The Secret of Lag B'Omer

May 24, 2024

26:43

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn gives a practical lesson on the significance of Lag B'Omer. He brings out the reason why this day is so joyous when it would seem to be commemerating a sad event. He also talks about the weekly Parsha of Behar and how the shofar of the Jubilee helps ease our suffering and isolation when we are facing challenge. 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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Parshas Behar-Rebroadcast 2023

May 19, 2024

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/

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Ep.86-Parshas Emor-Reverence, Not Hero Worship

May 17, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Parshas Emor-Rebroadcast

May 12, 2024

21:54

In this week's episode of The Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Kohen Gadol(High Priest) on how we are very strong and resilient people. How we can overcome the strongest emotions and still be happy and joyous. He also talks about the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem(Sanctification of G-D's) name. How it is not just martyrdom. 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.85-Parshas Kedoshim-Sanctifying Ourselves In The Permitted

May 10, 2024

20:50

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the idea how something that is permitted is not always correct. That even with things that are permitted we need to have a level of restraint and moderation in order to acheiv our ultimate goal of closeness to Hashem. He also explains why the Torah swithces the order of mother before father by the mitzvah of honoring ones parents in this week's Parsha. 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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Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim-Rebroadcast

May 5, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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Ep.84-Parshas Achrei Mos-Knowing G-D In All Of Our Ways

May 3, 2024

32:26

In this week's epiosde Rabbi kohn discusses the difference between Judaism and the rest of the religions of the world. How remembering G-D in all circumstances is reminded to us in th eprohibition of imitaing the nations of the world. He also talks about the reason why the Torah speaks out the death of Aarons 2 sons when the prohibition of entering the Tabernacle at all times is already stated clearly.  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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Parshas Tazria- Rebroadcast 2023

Apr 9, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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Ep.83-Parshas Shemini-Sympathy Is Not Empathy

Apr 5, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Parshas Shemini-Rebroadcast 2023

Apr 1, 2024

20:28

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn learns from the silence of Aharon Hakohen(Aron the High Priest) about accepting the will of Hashem(G-D). How the key to having happiness is accepting the will of G-D and recognizing that instinctively it is for our good. He also discusses kosher and how "you are what you eat" both physically and spiritually. 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.82-Parshas Tzav- Glad Talking

Mar 29, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Parshas Tzav-Rebroadcast 2023

Mar 26, 2024

17:37

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses the extent the Torah goes to protect the honor of another person. Additionally, he discusses the importance of the Mitzvah of Terumas Hadeshen(clearing of the ashes) and how it give us a lesson on outlook.  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.81-Parshas Vayikra-Good Guilt & Bad Guilt

Mar 22, 2024

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 these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Parshas Vayikra-Rebroadcast 2023

Mar 17, 2024

22:52

What comes to your mind when I say "lets offer a sacrifice"? Do you think of a barbaric ritual? Do you think of cannibals? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the service of the korbanos and how they are improperly translated as sacrifices and how we can learn from them. 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.80-Parshas Vayakel-What Is A "Wise Heart"?

Mar 8, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Parshas Vayakel-Rebroadcast 2023

Mar 5, 2024

19:20

Have you ever rationalized why its important for you not to do a mitzvah? Have you ever told yourself that it would be better for me not to do something good? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn teaches a lesson from the Parsha on where we go wrong when we rationlize. He also discusses a fundamental lesson from the nesiim(leaders of the tribes) on the trait of laziness. 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.79-Parshas Ki Sisa-Shabbos Is A Sign

Mar 1, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/.

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Parshas Ki Sisa-Rebroadcast 2023

Feb 25, 2024

22:59

Have you ever heard of the "Evil Eye"? what is it and how does it work? In this week's episode of the Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the half shekel coin that was used to count the Jewish people and the concept of  "Ayin Hora"(Evil Eye). He also brings out a powerful lesson on being your best advocate from the sin of the golden calf. 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.78-Parshas Tetzaveh-Unconditional Kindness

Feb 23, 2024

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 podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/.

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