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by Shlomo Kohn
Have you ever wanted to learn about the weekly Parsha (Torah Portion) in a practical and applicable way? To gain insights and clarity on the Parsha of the week. Join Rabbi Shlomo Kohn weekly as he brings out ideas from the Parsha that every person can relate to. His style is clear, concise, and easy to listen to.
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- Today23 min
Ep.189-Parshas Bereishis-The Spark Of G-D Within
In this wee's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how every human should their great self worth. Every person has a spark of G-D blown into them. This should help us appreciate our self value. Additionally, he talks about the importance of not dwelling in the past and working towards improving the future. He finishes with a lesson from Rashi on how to have a happy and stress free life. By focusing on the present. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters - Introduction and Receiving Chasan Bereshis Honor - Overview of Parshas Bereshis: Creation and Adam & Eve - Cain and Abel, and the Flood Prelude Overview - The Spark of Godliness Within Every Person - Why Humanity Comes From One Person - Cain and Abel: Jealousy and the First Murder - Sforno's Lesson: Looking Forward, Not Backward - Learning from Mistakes and Moving On - God's Heartfelt Sadness Before the Flood - Living in the Present: The Key to Happiness - Closing Remarks
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Ep.188-Vezos HaBracha/Simchas Torah-Celebrating The Completion Of The Torah
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the significance of completing the Torah and restarting again. How their is no greater pleasure than the fulfillment of the Torah and why Simchas Torah falls right after Sukkos. Additionally, he talks about how the Parsha gives us an outlook on always growing in life and never becoming stagnant. Another question which is raised is why the Parsha starts out with a "vav". This implies a connection to something earlier. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters - Introduction and Simchas Torah Cycle - Why No Specific Mitzvah for Simchas Torah and Shavuos - True Happiness vs Material Pleasure - Sukkos as the Time of Rejoicing - Spiritual Joy of the Torah - Overview of Parshas Vezos Habracha - The Meaning of 'And This Is the Blessing' - Criticism as a Form of Blessing - Heritage vs Inheritance - Torah as Our Legacy - The Blessing of Levi - Watchman and Preserver - Growth Over Stagnation and Closing Thoughts
- 3 weeks ago21 min
Ep.187-Parshas Haazinu-The Distortion Of Logic
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the problem of distorting logic. How we can make the most illogical decisons thinking that they are truly sound. He also speaks about how saying "things could be better" is not the correct outlook. How the the ways of Hashem are perfect and the best for us. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters - Introduction and Parshas Hazinu Overview - Heaven and Earth as Witnesses - Rain as Torah: Amplifying Our Traits - Torah as a Vessel for Growth - Hashem's Perfect Justice and Divine Providence - Distorted Logic and Rationalization - The Lazy Man's Excuses - Taking Responsibility and Honest Self-Reflection - Wisdom in Facing Our Mortality - Learning From Life's End Without Waiting - Connecting to Yom Kippur and Closing Thoughts
- Sep 3, 202622 min
Ep.186-Parshas Nitzavim-Vayailech-Power In Numbers
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the power of being part of the community. He brings a lesson from the Parsha on how being with other good people is something that can protect us and make us better people. He also discusses how the power of a good commitment to change can already effect a difference in a person being better. He also shares a lesson from the Parsha on how to act when in a postion of leadership. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST
- Aug 30, 202626 min
Parshas Niztavim-Vayeilach-Rebroadcast 2023
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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos.com/ Chapters - Parsha Hasnitzav and Vayelech - How to Reach Out to Others in 2019 - Parshas Nitzavim and Rosh Hashanah - Parshas Nitzavim - Parsha 3:8-9 - How to Overcome Your Emotions in Mitzvah - What is Rosh Hashanah and Shoshana? - The Blessings and Curse of Wealth - Parshas Vayelech
- Aug 27, 202624 min
Ep.185-Parshas Ki Savo-The Benefits Of Being held Accountable
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the benefits of being held accountable. How it ultimately helps us be better. He also talks about the importance of having the recognition that everything comes from Hashem and how that helps become more fulfilled people. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST
- Aug 23, 202621 min
Parshas Ki Savo- The Blessing Of The Curses-Rebroadcast 2025
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the commandment to be happy with what you have. Not just to appreciate what you have but share your joy with others will give you more satisfaction. He also talks about how the curses in this week's Parsha are really blessings. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST
- Aug 20, 202627 min
Ep.184-Parshas Ki Seitzei- Unlocking The Next Mitzvah
In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept the "sechar mitzvah mitzvah". How the reward of a good deed is the opportunity to do another. We see from the order of the Parsha how wne we do a mitzvah we unlock the opportunity to do another and if we commit a sin it opens the pathway to commit another. He also teaches a lesson on how we must be involved in the spiritual goals that we set. We can't expect G-D to do everything while we sit back and relax. Lastly, he speaks how the mitzvah of sending away the mother bird teaches us to have compassion and how that "pain" of compasion makes us grow. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST
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