The Practical Parsha

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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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Parshas Vayechi-True Peace Of Mind-Rebroadcast

Jan 5, 2025

21:41

How do we aquire true peace of mind? What are the steps that we can take that can get us there? In this week's podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson from the blessings of Yaakov(Jacob) to his son Yissacher which gives us an important insight into tranquility.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. Jewish Resources and Guidance on End of Life Issues- www.nasck.org

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Ep.112-Parshas Vayigash-What Is Life?

Jan 3, 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/

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Parshas Vayigash-The Power Of Self Worth-Rebroadcast 2023

Dec 29, 2024

25:31

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn dicusses the power of self worth. How Yaakov(Jacob) gave Yosef(Josef) the power to withstand life's challenges. By sending wagons to Yaakov, Yosef was conveying the important principle which he had been given by his father. 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.111-Parshas Mikeitz/Chanukah-Doing Right VS Being Liked

Dec 27, 2024

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/

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Parshas Mikeitz-Willful Blindness-Rebroadcast

Dec 22, 2024

23:54

In this week's episode Rabbi Koh discusses a different type of "blindness". When we blind ourselves with denial we become willfully blind. Taking a lesson from the brothers interaction with Yosef(Josef), Rabbi Kohn discuuses the question of why they didnt not recognize that this man was their brother Yosef. 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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Parshas Vayeishev-Communication Is The Key-Rebroadcast

Dec 16, 2024

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.110-Parshas Vayishlach-The Pro's and Con's Of Being Alone

Dec 13, 2024

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/

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Parshas Vayishlach-Your Worst Enemy Is Your Best Friend-Rebroadcast

Dec 8, 2024

21:34

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Parsha on how your best friend can be your worst enemy and your worst enemy can be your best friend. He also discusses the importance of being sensitive to anotjers feelings when you need to reject someone. 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.109-Parshas Vayeitzei-Being Indifferent To Evil

Dec 6, 2024

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/

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Parshas Vayeitzei-What We Do For Love-Rebroadcast

Dec 1, 2024

20:38

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about what we do for love. How the 7 years of Yaakov(Jacob) working for Rachel seemed like a few days. He asks how this is so as it is well known that when people are in "love" the time apart seems like eternity. He brings out a few practical lessons on true love and putting situations in perspective. 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.108-Parshas Toldos-The Art Of Blaming

Nov 29, 2024

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/

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Parshas Toldos-Being Yourself-Rebroadcast

Nov 25, 2024

20:45

In this week's episode of the Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses how we learn from Yitzchak be become yourself. How we must all learn to find ourselves and not just follo the crowd. 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.107-Parshas Chayei Sarah/Dinner Speech-The 1% Changes

Nov 22, 2024

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/ To Donate or place an ad in the upcoming Dinner Journal in honor of Rabbi and Mrs Kohn use this link https://pay.banquest.com/bjoc

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Parshas Chayei Sarah-Rebroadcast 2023

Nov 17, 2024

24:28

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn learns an important lesson in listening from the story of Abraham and Efron the Hittite. How Abraham knew how to hear what was really being said and read between the lines. He also discusses the Midrash from this week's Parsha which says that "the conversations of the servants of the Patriachs is more beautiful than the Torah of their children". How the story of Eliezer and Rivkah shows us the meaning of this Midrash. 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.106-Parshas Vayaira-Living For The Greater Good

Nov 14, 2024

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/ To Donate or place an ad in the upcoming Dinner Journal in honor of Rabbi and Mrs Kohn use this link https://pay.banquest.com/bjoc

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Parshas Vayaira-Rebroadcast 2023

Nov 11, 2024

22:16

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the only way one can have moral clarity. The true way to know if something is wrong or right. Through the lessons of Avraham we see how we can make sure we are on the right side of history. 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.105-Parshas Lech Lecha- Mastering Our Emotions

Nov 8, 2024

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/

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Parshas Lech-Lecha Rebroadcast 2023

Nov 5, 2024

20:19

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we learn an important lesson on dedication from Lot. How the challenge of following G-D is not when it is easy but rather when it is hard. 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.104-Parshas Noach-Who Do We Really Want To Win

Nov 1, 2024

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/

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Parshas Noach-Rebroadcast 2023

Oct 27, 2024

20:03

In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn talks about a fascinating Rashi on the Parsha which says that Noach "believed but did not believe". What does this mean? How do we understand this cryptic statement of Rashi and what lesson can we derive 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- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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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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