The Practical Parsha Podcast

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.c...

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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast...

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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-  the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  or  po...

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-  positiveperspectives.castos.com/  or  the-pi...

In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn talks about a fascinating Rashi on the Parsha which says that Noach "beleived 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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts us...

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-  positiveperspectives.castos.com/  or  the-pirkei-avos-po...

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn shares his thoughts about the current events in Israel and gives a positive message of inspiration from the Parsha that ties into the current situation. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-  the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  or  pos...

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn showcases his cantorial skills with a rendition of a classic Simchas Torah song and the story and lesson behind it. He also explains the significance of the Torah being a "Morasha"(heritage) for each and every Jew and what that means. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Ko...

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn showcases his cantorial skills with a rendition of a classic Simchas Torah song and the story and lesson behind it. He also explains the significance of the Torah being a "Morasha"(heritage) for each and every Jew and what that means. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Ko...

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these li...

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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Ko...

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  RabbiS...

What does the last Parsha of the year have to do with new beginings? What messages can we take from it as we head into the new year? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection to Rosh Hashanah and the lesson we can take. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-  po...

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses the mitzvah of Bikkurim(first fruits) and the lessons we learn when it comes to our heart in our mitzvos. He relates a piece of Talmud that connects to this weeks Parsha and how it gives us a lesson on outlook. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabb...

In this weeks Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the mitzah of Bikkurim(first fruits) and how it teaches us to have gratitude. He also makes a connection to the blessings and curses which are enumerated at the end of the Parsha with an important lesson. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's...

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the intringuing mitzvah of Yefas Toar(The Woman of Beautiful Form) and how it teaches us how to deal with the evil inclination. He also discusses the commandment of helping your friend unload his animal and how his involvement is essential. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To li...

In this episode Rabbi Kohn speaks about the commandment of Yifas Toar(The captive woman of beatiful form). He discusses the question why the Torah is allowing something which would be forbidden under normal circumstances. He also teaches about the practical aspect of the Ben Sorer Umorer(The wayward & rebellious son) evn though according to theTalmud it has never happened nor will it ever. Sub...

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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn'...

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to R...

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 co...

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links...

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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positi...

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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts...

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. ...

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...