The Pirkei Avos Podcast

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Ep.54- How our Actions and Attitude Can Change Us(Chapter 1 Mishna 4)

Aug 31, 2022

37:08

In this week's Pirkei Avos Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how one can be a supporter of the Torah without learning a word. He takes important lessons from the Mishna on how we can strengthen our relationship with the Torah without even learning. With our possesions, our actions, and atitude we can solidfy Torah and mitzvos. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com 

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Ep.53- The Spiritual Reward Program(Chapter 1 Mishna 3)

Aug 23, 2022

36:12

Are you part of any reward program with your local grocery? Do you shop there to get the desired reward? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses this concept in our spiritual lives. Is it correct to serve G-D because of the reward or the fear of punishment? Are their higher levels that we should strive to serve G-D on? Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com

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Ep.52-The Three Things The World Depends On(Chapter 1 Mishna 2)

Jul 28, 2022

29:45

Why was the world created? What is the purpose of existence in this world? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the three things which are the purpose of creation and how they keep the world going. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com

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Ep.51-Introduction To Pirkei Avos-The Original Self Help Book(Chapter 1 Mishna)

Jul 12, 2022

43:52

Welcome to the Pirkei Avos Podcast. This week we begin from the beginning of Pirkei Avos with a short intro to ths divine book of ethics. In this episode Rabbi discusses the mesorah(chain of transmission) and how Pirkei Avos(Ethics of the Fathers) is different than any other self help book.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com

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Ep.50-MAZEL TOV-WE FINISHED!(Chapter 6 Mishna 10 & 11)

Jul 3, 2022

35:12

Mazel Tov! In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn completes Tractate Avos(Pirkei Avos). In mishna 10 we discuss the 5 five possesions of G-D and it's significance. In mishna 11 we conclude with a beatiful lesson on how our abilities and talents are only praiseworthy when we use them in the service of Hashem. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com

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Ep.49-Nature VS Nurture(Chapter 6 Mishna 9)

Jun 20, 2022

41:02

What is more important nature or nurture? In this episode talks about the importance of "living in a place of Torah". How one's surroundings can effect a person in a good and bad way. The importance of placing ourselves in a good envoirment even if it comes at the expense of others benefits and plreasures.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ & PracticalParsha.castos.com

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Ep.48-Living Life To The Fullest(Chapter 6 Mishna 7 & 8)

Jun 9, 2022

40:10

Is living a Torah life something which benefits us only in the World to Come? Or do we gain in this world when we learn Torah and perform mitzvos. In this episode Rabbi Kohn teaches how following the Torah is the most enjoyable life a person could ask for. It is not just about the afterlife rather the benfits of living a life of Torah give a person the ability to live their life to the fullest. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.47-The Crown of Torah VS The Crown of Kingship(Chapter 6 Mishna 6)

Jun 2, 2022

40:27

It is taught that one who lives a life of Torah and Mitzvos earns themselves the "Crown of Torah". What does that mean? How is it better tha the "Crown of Kingship"? What lessons are their from these spiritual "crowns" and what are the benefits that it can have for our lives? Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.46- How To Gain Honor And Not Let It Get To Your Head(Chapter 6 Mishna 5)

May 11, 2022

37:43

How do we gain the respect of others? WHat should we not do? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we attain true honor as well as the outlook one should have in order from letting the honor get to his/her head. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.45-Balancing A Life of Torah and Physical Pleasures(Chapter 6 Mishna 4)

May 3, 2022

31:06

The Mishna states that that the way of the Torah is to live a life of deprivation. To eat bread and water. To sleep on the ground. How does this Mishna fit with our understanding that Judaism embraces the physical. Are we not supposed to use physical to enhance our spiritual lives? In this episode Rabbi Kohn answers this question with two ideas on how we should balance materialism with our Torah lives. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

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Ep.44- We Can Learn From Everyone(Chapter 6 Mishna 3)

Apr 25, 2022

39:46

Is it really possible to learn from everyone? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishna teaches us how we can gain from everyone. The respect we need to have for those that teach us Torah as well as the connection we gain to G-D from studying Torah and performimg mitzvos. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.43 The Work Life Balance(Chapter 6 Mishna 2)

Apr 4, 2022

47:00

What is the correct work life balance? How do we view our careers in the lense of the Torah? In this episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the benefits of learning Torah, how we can acheive a perfect balance for our spiritual and physical lives, and how we hear the heavenly voice which the Mishna says emanates from Mt Sinai. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.42-Fake It Till You Make It(Chapter 6 Mishna 1)

Mar 23, 2022

41:52

Have you ever heard of the term "fake it till you make it"?  In Judaism we beleive in doing things with the correct intentions but their circumstances where it is permissible to act in a certain way in order to reach a higher level. In this Mishna Rabbi Kohn talks about learning Torah Lishma(for its own sake) as well as learning Shelo Lishma(not for its own sake). He discusses the Mishna's description of one who studies Torah with the corrrect intention. The more you put in the more you take out. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.41-The Purim Story-Then and Now(Special Episode)

Mar 15, 2022

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.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.40-Keeping At It(Chapter 5 Mishna 26)

Mar 8, 2022

41:11

In this Mishna Rabbi Kohn learns the lessons of Ben Bag Bag and Bar Hei Hei. How one must keep at it when it comes to learning and observance of mitzvos. The more you put in the more you take out. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.39-Living in the Present(Chapter 5 Mishna 25)

Feb 21, 2022

42:14

It is human nature to strive and always want to do better. Does that cause us sometimes to look to the next stage in life? Do we forget to appreciate the present and the moment that we are living in? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the mishna's guidance on living in the present and realizing that we are all exactly were are supposed to be. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.38-Brazen VS Bold- What's the Difference/?(Chapter 5 Mishna 24)

Feb 9, 2022

34:10

What's the difference from being brazen and being bold? Why is brazeness such a dangerous trait to have? Is it possible to use all of our traits to improve ourselves? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishna's insight into using our "negative" traits in the proper amounts to serve G-D and be better people. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.37-Be Bold as Leopard and Light as an Eagle(Chapter 5 Mishna 23)

Feb 1, 2022

32:16

What does it mean to be bold as a leopard and light as an eagle? To be swift as deer and strong as a lion? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishna teaches us to use ALL of our character traits, including the negative ones, to better ourselves and serve G-D.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

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Ep.36-Life Lessons of a Marathon(Special Episode)

Jan 24, 2022

35:36

Can you learn life lessons from training and running in a marathon? The answer is a resounding yes. In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses his experiences from the Rabbi's Can Run marathon which took place January 11th in Florida for the benefit of Olami. The show includes Rabbi Kohn's four lessons which he learned from run. Aside for himself gaining inspiration from this experience he hopes you will gain as well. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

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Ep.35-Leaving a Legacy(Chapter 5 Mishna 22)

Jan 18, 2022

37:08

What does it mean to "leave a legacy"? How do we follow in the footsteps of our forefathers? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of leaving a legacy and how we can be students of Avraham Avinu(Abraham). Also discussed is the Torah outlook on nature vs nurture. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

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Ep.34-Spiritual Responsibilities(Chapter 5 Mishna 21)

Jan 3, 2022

36:14

When the word responsibility is mentioned what do you think of? What does responsibility mean to you? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the dual responsibility that a Jew has to himself and to others. Firstly his or her responsibility to perform mitzvos as well as the obligation to care about the physical and spiritual lives of others. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/  How far can a Rabbi run? The answer to that question is 6.2 miles(10k). Please help support Rabbi Kohn as he trains to run in the Rabbis Can Run Marathon which will take place on January 11th 2022. All donations are tax deductible and support the work of Olami. To donate use this link https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2022/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.33-The Fire of Machlokes(Disputes)(Chapter 5 Mishna 20)

Dec 26, 2021

39:01

Have you ever been invloved in a dispute? Have you ever had a disagreement with another where you truly beleived that you where correct? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of "macklokes"(dispute). How to know when it is unacceptable and how to stay away from it. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/  How far can a Rabbi run? The answer to that question is 6.2 miles(10k). Please help support Rabbi Kohn as he trains to run in the Rabbis Can Run Marathon which will take place on January 11th 2022. All donations are tax deductible and support the work of Olami. To donate use this link https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2022/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.32-Real True Love(Chapter 5 Mishna 19)

Dec 13, 2021

38:51

Have you ever heard the term true love? Sure we have the picture in our mind of what Hollywood has made us believe but is that the truth? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishna's advice on what is real and permanent love and what type of love is superficial and temporary. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/  How far can a Rabbi run? The answer to that question is 6.2 miles(10k). Please help support Rabbi Kohn as he trains to run in the Rabbis Can Run Marathon which will take place on January 11th 2022. All donations are tax deductible and support the work of Olami. To donate use this link https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2022/teams/rabbishlomokohn

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Ep.31-The History and Lessons of Chanukah(Special Episode)

Nov 30, 2021

30:34

Happy Chanukah! In honor of Chanukah, Rabbi Kohn has released a special episode of The Pirkei Avos Podcast. In this episode he discusses the history of Chanukah as well as the root of the battle between Greece and the Jewish People. The diametrically opposed outlooks of the two peoples and 3 important lessons we can take out of the holiday to make us better people. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

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Ep.30 -Avoiding Miscommunication(Chapter 5 Mishna 18)

Nov 14, 2021

38:28

Have you ever played the game "broken telephone"? The game were you whisper a phrase from one person to the next seeing if what you said origanally is what the last person heard. It is a perfect example of how we miscommunicate with others at times. In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishna teaches us to communicate with others effectively and clearly. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

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Ep.29-The Cardiac Jew(Chapter 5 Mishna 17)

Nov 2, 2021

37:18

Have you ever heard of the term "Cardiac Jew"? A Jew who feels Jewish at heart. and is connected to his heritage and culture. He is proud of his Judaism and feels connected to the Jewish People. In this episode Rabbi Kohn explores the Mishna's lesson of being a Jew in action. That although it is beautiful to be a Jew at heart(cardiac Jew) one must also be a Jew in action.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

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Ep.28- The "Grassroot" Supporters of Torah( Chapter 5 Mishna 16)

Oct 24, 2021

40:56

Are you a supporter of the Torah? Are you part of the "grassroots army" of the Torah? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the idea of supporting Torah scholars and Torah institutions. The opportunity we have in eanbling Torah study and mitzvah observance. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.27-No Pain No Gain(Chapter 5 Mishna 15)

Oct 19, 2021

41:04

Have you ever heard of the expression "no pain no gain"? Have you ever exerted effort on a project and not seen any results? In this Mishna Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of "Lifom Tzara Agra"( according to the pain is the reward"). That the more effort we put into our spiritual endeavors the more reward G-D gives us. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.26 Is Anger Ever Good?(Chapter 5 Mishna 14)

Oct 4, 2021

36:25

Is anger ever a good thing? Is this trait something we should have within ourselves? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the 4 demeanors of people specifically when it comes to anger. How to really know someone and when it is approriate to have anger. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link-  positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.25-Givers and Takers(Chapter 5 Mishna 13)

Sep 14, 2021

28:32

Have you ever dealt with selfish people? Do you know individuals that will give you the shirt off their back? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the four types of personalities of people when it comes to giving. He learns from the Mishna the proper boundries one should have when it comes to private property and how taking can be giving. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link-  positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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Ep.24-The Power of Charity(Chapter 5 Mishna 12)

Aug 22, 2021

39:44

The power of Tzedakah is brought down inmany places throughout the Torah. It is not just about how much you give but how you give it. In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the merit of the mitzvah of charity as well as the optimal way it should be performed. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com 

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Ep.23- Justice For All(Chapter 5 Mishna 11)

Aug 9, 2021

33:57

Do you beleive in justice? Have you ever wondered what you could do help make the world more just? In this episode Rabbi Kohn continues the discussion from the last Mishna about the causes of specific tragedy and how we can remedy them. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com 

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Ep.22-Messages from The One Above(Chapter 5 Mishna 10)

Aug 1, 2021

38:30

Has G-D ever talked to you? Do you wish that he would? In this episode Rabbi Kohn explains how every occurrence in the "natural" world is meant to be a message to us to us to stop and ask what and why. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.21- How to Become a Wise Person(Chapter 5 Mishna 9)

Jul 27, 2021

27:48

What do need to do become a wise person? Do you need to learn a lot? Do you need to be Rabbi? How about have a long beard? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishna's path to becoming truly wise. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.20- End of the World Syndrome(Chapter 5 Mishna 8)

Jul 11, 2021

31:24

Are you ever made to feel that humanity as we know it is ceasing to exist? Do you believe that humanity is facing new threats that it has never seen before? In this episode Rabbi Kohn debunks this theory based on the Mishna. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.19-The Ten Miracles of the Holy Temple and their Lessons(Chapter 5 Mishna 7)

Jul 4, 2021

35:10

What were the ten miracles that occurred in the Bais Hamikdosh(Holy Temple) in Jerusalem? What lessons can we learn from them? What significance does they have in my life today? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Temple, its miracles ,and the connection that each and every one have to it today. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.18-Whats the Point of Miracles?(Chapter 5 Mishna 5)

Jun 27, 2021

26:33

Why does G-D perform miracles? What relevance do the miracles listed in the Torah have to my life? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the reason G-D performs miracles as well as the lessons we can take from them. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.17-What's the Point of Tests? (Chapter 5 Mishna 4)

Jun 14, 2021

22:17

Do you ever think that G-D is testing you? Do you wonder why we need to face challenges in life? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the benefits of being tested as well as our spiritual DNA. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep. 16-Controling our Destiny(Chapter 5 Mishna 3)

Jun 6, 2021

23:20

We all know that G-D runs the world, but can we control our own destiny? Do we have the ability to determine how the decrees of G-D manifest themselves? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we can learn from the Mishna how our destiny is in our own hands to a certain extent. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.15 How YOU Can Change the World(Chapter 5 Mishna 2)

May 30, 2021

26:09

Have you ever wondered what you can do to change the world? Do you think sometimes that your actions are not causing anything to change? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the ways that we all can change the world for the better. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.14- The Spiritual Ecosystem(Chapter 5 Mishna 1)

May 10, 2021

20:17

Did you ever learn about the ecosystem? The way that everything in nature is connected to one another? How one small action can have a gigantic effect somewhere else? In this episode of The Pirkei Avos Podcast ,Rabbi Kohn discusses the worlds spiritual ecosystem and how our actions can change the world for better or for worse. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.13-You Can't Beat the System with G-D(Chapter 4 Mishna 29)

May 3, 2021

23:43

How does knowledge of how G-D runs the world help us live better lives? Why can't I beat the system with G-D just like I do with everything else in my life? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how an idea of how G-D is running the world can help us realize the opportunity we have now to live our lives to the fullest. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.12-Jealousy,Lust,and Honor(Chapter 4 Mishna 28)

Apr 25, 2021

24:22

How can jealousy, lust, and honor cause us physical and spiritual damage? How do we control these powerful traits? When is jealousy a good thing? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses these emotions as well as how we can use them to improve ourselves. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.11- Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover(Chapter 4 Mishna 27)

Apr 18, 2021

10:58

Have you ever heard the expression "don't judge a book by it's cover"? There are many areas in life were we can apply this principle. In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of learning from all people and not stereotyping. He also discusses how we reconcile this Mishna with the previous Mishna. There it seemed to indicate that learning from some is better than others. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.10- The Torah of our Elders(Chapter 4 Mishna 26)

Apr 13, 2021

7:46

What insight does the Mishna offer about the Torah of our elders? Are ideas of the youth not as complete as someone who has lived a full life? In this episode Rabbi Kohn looks at how the Torah of the elders and their advice is more developed and valuable. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.9- Using our Minds to the Fullest(Chapter 4 Mishna 25)

Mar 23, 2021

15:54

What is difference between what we learn when we are young vs when we are old ? Why is it easier to retain information when we are younger? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the advantages of learning when we are younger and the lessons we can take from the Mishna if we are already older. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.8-Do Not Rejoice at Your Enemies Downfall(Chapter 4 Mishna 24)

Mar 15, 2021

16:54

What should our outlook be when we see our adversaries stumble? Should we be happy? Or is their a more loftier attitude that should be taken? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the need to find the good in every person. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep.7-When Non Action is the RIGHT Action(Chapter 4 Mishna 23)

Mar 7, 2021

18:01

Is it always proper to take action to fix a situation? When is it correct to hold back and let time pass before acting? In this episode Rabbi Kohn looks at the Mishna's advice on when we need to wait even when we want to help someone else. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- https://positiveperspectives.buzzsprout.com

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Ep. 6- A World of Opportunity(Chapter 4 Mishna 22)

Feb 28, 2021

14:03

Have you ever pushed of doing a Mitzvah(good deed) with the intention to do it later? Did delaying the Mitzvah end up in it not being performed? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the tremendous opportunities that we only have while we are here in this world. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email [email protected].

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The Purpose of this World (Chapter 4 Mishna 21)

Feb 17, 2021

17:57

What is the purpose of our lives in this world? How should we utilize our time while we are here? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the analogy of the mishna which compares this world to a hallway and the next world to the banquet hall. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with the ethics of the Torah. For questions or comments please email [email protected].

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