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Ep.54-Parshas Shoftim-Don't Worry Be Happy

Aug 18, 2023

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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Parshas Shoftim-Rebroadcast

Aug 13, 2023

20:08

In this weeks Practical Parsha podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses self bribery. How we bribe ourselves to not recognize our own faults and how to fix it. He also talks about the intriguing mitzvah of Egla Arufah(The Axed Calf) and how we can take from it a lesson in responsibility. 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.53-Parshas Re'eh-Your Never To Far To Return

Aug 11, 2023

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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Parshas Re'eh-Rebroadcast

Aug 11, 2023

18:53

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the idea of free will. How evry person has it and how we can determine our own destinies. He also brings out from the Parsha hpw life is like an EKG machine. Either you are going up or down. 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.52-Parshas Vaeschanan-Accomplishment,One Day At A Time

Jul 26, 2023

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.51-Parshas Devarim- Projecting Onto Others

Jul 21, 2023

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 Devarim-Rebroadcast

Jul 17, 2023

18:30

Have you ever been inspired? Did that inspiration lead to meaningful change in your life? In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn speaks about making inspiration last from a lesson in the Book of Devarim. He also talks about the tragedy of Tisha B Av and how we today can relate to the destruction of the Bais Hamikdosh(The Holy Temple) in 2022. 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.50-Parshas Matos-Maasei- Sharing The Pain Of Others

Jul 14, 2023

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.49-Parshas Pinchas-Nothing Stands In The Way Of The Will Of G-D

Jul 7, 2023

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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Parshas Pinchas-What Is True Mercy?-Rebroadcast

Jul 3, 2023

17:48

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast rabbi Kohn discusses's true mercy and real cruelty. Many times what we view as kind can really be cruel and what we see as cruel can be kind.  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.48-Parshas Chukas-Balak-When Losing Is Gaining

Jun 29, 2023

23:00

In this week's episode of The Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn talks about how loosing is sometimes gaining. Taking a lesson from the Para Adumah(Red Cow) he explains that the amount we are willing to sacrifice for others is the ultimate test on how much we lov our fellow man. 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 Chukas -The Enigma Of The Red Heifer(Red Cow)-Rebroadcast

Jun 27, 2023

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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Parshas Korach-Don't Play With Fire-Rebroadcast

Jun 18, 2023

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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Ep.47-Parshas Shelach-How To Stand For What You Believe In

Jun 15, 2023

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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Parshas Shelach-Rebroadcast

Jun 12, 2023

18:31

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn brings out three important lessons from the story of the spies. How we can learn what not to do from some people, how we must be careful when we rationalize our decisions, and an important idea in self esteem.  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.46-Parshas Bahaloscha-Finding Inner Strength

Jun 9, 2023

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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Parshas Bahaloscha-Rebroadcast

Jun 4, 2023

20:21

Welcome to The Practical Parsha Podcast. The podcast where we take practical ideas from the Parsha to inspire us to be better people and grow in our spirituality. This week Rabbi Kohn discusses the significance of Aharon Hakohen(The High Priest) getting the job of lighting the Menorah as well as the special mitzvah of Pesach Sheini and it's significance. 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.45-Parshas Nasso-Who Is Truly Free?

Jun 2, 2023

23:09

Do you consider yourelf to be free? Does following your what makes you happy make you free? In this weeks episode Rabbi Kohn talks about what make a person have true liberty. He also speaks how sinning does not happen in a vacuum and what you can do aboout 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.44-Mazel Tov-Its a Boy-Thoughts From The Bris Milah

May 25, 2023

15:27

Mazel Tov. Its a boy. In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn says over the Dvar Torah he shared at his sons Bris this past Tuesday. It connects the mitzvah of Bris to the receivng of the Torah and teaches us a very powerful message. 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.43- Parshas Bamidbar-Diversity Is Our Strength

May 19, 2023

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.42-Parshas Behar-Bechukosai-Ignorance Is NOT Bliss

May 11, 2023

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.41-Parshas Emor-Overcoming Our Emotions

May 5, 2023

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.40-Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim-The Scapegoat Explained

Apr 28, 2023

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.39-Parshas Tazria-Metzora-What Is Spiritual Impurity?

Apr 20, 2023

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.38-Parshas Shemini- Acceptance-The Key To Happiness

Apr 11, 2023

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.37-Parshas Tzav-Protecting Human Dignity

Mar 31, 2023

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.36-Parshas Vayikra-The True Meaning Of Korbanos ("Sacrifices")

Mar 24, 2023

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.35-Parshas Vayakel-Pikudei- Rationalizing Our Observances

Mar 17, 2023

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.34-Parshas Ki Sisa-What is the "Evil Eye"?

Mar 10, 2023

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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Special Episode -The Purim Story-Then and Now(rebroadcast)

Mar 6, 2023

33:17

How does the story of Purim relate to us today? Can a holiday that has its origins in ancient Persia giva us insight of how to live today? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses Purim and two fundamental lessons that we can take out of this amazing holiday.  For questions or comments please email [email protected]. To 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.33-Parshas Tetzaveh-Giving Your Best

Mar 1, 2023

18:59

In this weeks's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn talks about being the best you can be. He learns out an amazing lesson from the olive oil of the menorah on what G-D expects of us. He also brings out a fundamental lesson from the vestments of the Kohen Gadol(High Priest) on the two types of caring. 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.32-Parshas Teruma-Givers and Takers

Feb 24, 2023

19:23

Is it only hard to be a giver? Or, is it also difficult to be a taker? In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how one must take in order to give and the concept of histadlus(due diligince). 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.31-Parshas Mishpatim-Are Civil Laws Divine?

Feb 16, 2023

20:55

Are Civil Laws Divine? Are the laws that govern the behavior of society legislated in the Torah? Do they have the same staus as the 10 commandments? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the juxataposition of the civil laws of the Torah and the Ten commandments teaches us an important 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/   Help Support Rabbi Kohn reach the finish line-Link Below Link to donate for Rabbis Can Run Marathon for the benefit of Olami- https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.30-Parshas Beshalach-Staying Inspired

Feb 3, 2023

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/   Help Support Rabbi Kohn reach the finish line-Link Below Link to donate for Rabbis Can Run Marathon for the benefit of Olami- https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.29-Parshas Bo-Why Does G-D Do Miracles?

Jan 26, 2023

19:49

Why does G-D perform miracles? Why are we always talking about the Exodus in Judaism? Why is it so important? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn answers these questions from a fundamental essay from the Ramban(Nachmondies). 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/   Help Support Rabbi Kohn reach the finish line-Link Below Link to donate for Rabbis Can Run Marathon for the benefit of Olami- https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.28-Parshas Va'eira-Being Desensitized To Truth

Jan 20, 2023

21:43

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses a beatiful idea he heard from the Rosh Yeshiva of the Lakewood Yeshiva, Rabbi Yeruchim Olshin. he also explores how Pharoah's heart was hardened by G-D. How desensification can cause us to things that we know are wrong and not even affect us. 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/   Help Support Rabbi Kohn reach the finish line-Link Below Link to donate for Rabbis Can Run Marathon for the benefit of Olami- https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.27-Parshas Shemos- How To Be A Great Leader

Jan 12, 2023

22:26

What skills does it take to be a geat leader? Is it something which can be developed?In this weeks Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Shlomo Kohn talks about the Torah's ideals of leadership. What you really need to be a great leader. He also dicusses the concept of Hakaras Hatov(gratitude) and Mesiras Nefesh(self sacrifice). 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/   Help Support Rabbi Kohn reach the finish line-Link Below Link to donate for Rabbis Can Run Marathon for the benefit of Olami- https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.26-Parshas Vayechi-Good Actions & Intentions

Jan 6, 2023

21:20

In this weeks Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn learns out a lesson from Yaakov(Jacob) on having the correct intentions. That it is not enough to just do the right things but we must also strive to connect that with the correct intentions and thoughts. 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/   Help Support Rabbi Kohn reach the finish line-Link Below Link to donate for Rabbis Can Run Marathon for the benefit of Olami- https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.25-Parshas Vayigash-Realizing Mistakes=Reaching Potential

Dec 30, 2022

22:16

In this week's Practical Parsha Podacast Rabbi Kohn talk's about mistakes and criticism. How Josef gave reproof to his brothers and how it is a lesson on realizing mistakes and reaching our potential. 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/   Link to donate for Rabbis Can Run Marathon for the benefit of Olami- https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2023/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.24-Parshas Mikeitz-Man Plans But G-D Plans Better

Dec 23, 2022

21:46

In this week's episode of the Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how the story of Yosef(Josef) teaches us about how we should view our situations in life. Even at the darkest moment Yosef never gav eup and always new their was a reason for the challenges he was going through. Rabbi Kohn also discusses the connection between Chanukah and Parshas Mikeitz

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Ep.23-Parshas Vayeishev-Mission Accomplished

Dec 16, 2022

24:25

In this weeks Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses why the Torah is so "hard" on Yaakov when he wanted to settle down and enjoy tranquility. Was their something flawed in Yaakov's atitude? Also, he talks about the "Jewish Spirit". How we need to keep our heads high even in the darkest of times.  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.22-Parshas Vayishlach- Enthusiasm For Mitzvos

Dec 8, 2022

23:17

How enthusiastic are you when it comes to mitzvos? Do you show the same level of excitement for spirituality as you do for your favorite sports team? In this week's Practical Parsha Podact Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson from Yaakov on having the right atitude when it comes to serving G-D.  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.21-Parshas Vayeitzei-Jacob's Ladder

Dec 2, 2022

18:54

Have you heard of Jacob's Ladder? Did you ever hear an explanation to its significance? In this weeks Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how Jacob's ladder symbolizes our spiritual movement and growth in our 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.20-Parshas Toldos-Giving Up Eternity For Beans

Nov 25, 2022

18:50

In This week's episode of The Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the atitude we need to have when it comes to our "real decisions". When faced with a question of physical vs spiritual what wins out? How do we view our material needs vs our spiritual? He also discusses a lesson from the Parsha on not giving up.  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. 19-Parshas Chayei Sarah-Dealing with Regret

Nov 16, 2022

24:44

How do we deal with regret? How should we feel after we do something good and it does not turn out as planned? In this weeks episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the proper attitude when it comes to the decisions we have made. Additionally, he gives two big insights into relationships and true love. 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.18-Parshas Lech Lecha-How To Know If G-D Loves You

Nov 4, 2022

22:15

How do you know if G-D loves you? Does challenge in your life mean that G-D hates you or loves you? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn shows how tests are a way that G-D shows us his love. 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.17-Parshas Noach-The Secret to Greatness

Oct 27, 2022

21:36

What is the secret to greatness? How do we become amazing people? In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn brings a lesson from Parshas Noach on how we become great. 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.16-Parshas Bereishis-Having a Purpose

Oct 21, 2022

19:11

Is their a purpose to this world? Is it just a coincidence or did G-D create the universe for a purpose? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the reason why the Torah starts with the creation of the world as opposed to the first commandment. 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.15-Parshas Vezos Habracha-Completing The Torah to Begin Again

Oct 13, 2022

13:33

Mazel tov! We have completed the Torah. What is the excitement of finishing the cycle of reading the Torah? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses an idea that makes Judaism unique and how it ties into the last parsha of the Torah.  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.14-Parshas Haazinu-Spiritual Touch Points

Oct 6, 2022

19:13

Can you ever touch spirituality? Do our mitzvos(good deeds) have an effect on the Earth which we live in? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about how the spiritual world "touches" our physical world. How the Torah we learn and the mitzvos we perform change the world. 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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