The Practical Parsha Podcast

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discussses the power that unity has in allowing the blessings that G-D has bestowed upon us to flow into our lives. From the wording of the priestly blessing he brings out this powerful lesson. He also talks about the mitzvah of Nazir and the how the process is supposed to transform him to have a different outlook on wine and spirituality in general. Suscribe to T...

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 Ra...

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the first verse of the Parsha. 3 ideas which from the Parsha which are intrinsic to a Jew's relationship with G-D. 1)To toil in Torah. 2)To try your best 3)To "walk with the Torah".  Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-  the-p...

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

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

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah tells us to look at our mentors. How we need to recognize that ultimately it is G-D that makes us holy and that our effort is needed to get to our full potential. He also speaks about the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem(Sanctifying the name of G-D). Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@...

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 quest...

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

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

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

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

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the difference between sympathy and empathy. From the Parsha we learn how Aaron Hakohen(the high priest) learnt about empathy when it came to offfering the sacrifices on th alter. He also dicusses the true way how to get to a spiritual "high". Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To...

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 Podca...

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...

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

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

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

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  Rab...

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 Pa...

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

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 qu...

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  RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com .To liste...

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 RabbiShlomoKohn...

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

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