The Practical Parsha Podcast

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks how someone can be running from blessing. With a lesson from the blessings and curses he brings out an important idea about blessings in disguise. He also talks about the declaration that is made by the one who brings Bikkurim(first fruits) and what it teaches us about being influenced. 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 (00:00:00) - Parshas Ki Savo(00:00:39) - Parsha(00:03:23) - The Mitzvah of Bikurim(00:06:26) - The Mitzvah of Bikurim(00:14:32) - The Torah's commandment to be happy with all you have(00:17:34) - The Blessings and The Curses(00:20:11) - Sometimes Blessings Don't Seem Like Blessings

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about when it is approriate to NOT trust yourself. How we need to remember that as long as we are living the Evil inclination is trying to get us. He also speaks about how we see from his weeks Parsha the length we must go to train ourselves to be sensitive to the feelings of others. Lastly, he brings out an important lesson from the prohibition of a man to wear a womans clothing how everyone ha stheir own mission in life which is given to us from G-D. We need to embrace it. 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 (00:00:00) - Parshas Kitzeitze(00:03:15) - Parsha Mitzvah of Yifas Torah(00:06:23) - The Mitzvah(00:08:21) - Questions about the Jewish army(00:10:17) - Yetzer Hara(00:16:56) - Donkey and Ox Together(00:22:10) - "A Woman Cannot Wear a Man's Clothing"(00:27:03) - Parsha 5, Everything Has Its Place

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the difference between desires and wants. From the mitzvah of the Yefas Toar(The woman of beatiful form) we see how their is a clear difference and how it applies to our life decisions. He also speaks about the commandment to help unload your friends donkey and how it shows us the importance helping another. Lastly, he speaks how we see from the Parsha how everyone has their unique mission in life and the need to embrace it.  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 (00:00:00) - Episode 100(00:01:19) - Episode 100(00:04:00) - Parshas Kitzeitze(00:12:07) - The Mitzvah to Help Your Friend Unload His Animal(00:18:39) - The Step of Checking In for Rosh Hashanah(00:20:51) - The Torah 100th Episode

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the true power of prophecy. How the prophets of Israel are not meant to be miracle workers and future tellers. Rather they are to give us clarity in the situations we find ourselves in NOW. He also talks about the commandment of living "wholeheartedly with G-D" and how we dont need to worry about the future. 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 (00:00:00) - Rabbi Shlomo Cohen hosts Practical Parsha podcast(00:00:32) - Parshas Shoftim(00:04:27) - Parsha 2, Judges and Officers(00:09:45) - The Problem of Prophecy and God's Will(00:14:38) - What is a True Prophet? (Parsha)

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about how the Torahs obligation to support the tribe of Levi manifests itself today. How the Torah scholars of today are the supporters and guarantors of the Jewish people. He also discusses the mitzvah in this weeks Parsha to establish a king and how the Jewish people erred in making that request. 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 (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:36) - Parshas Shoftim(00:04:41) - The Mitzvah of Establishing a King(00:08:02) - Why Did Samuel the Prophet Reject the Jewish Nation's Request for(00:13:41) - Parsha 9: The Mitzvah of the Priest(00:20:41) - Having Pitachon and Trust in Hashem

In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn discusses how to be real. How do you become an authentic person. He takes a lesson from Moshe on the power of empathy and how that causes people to view you as authentic and give an ear to what you have to say. He also discusses a powerful lesson from Maaser Sheni(the second tithe) on how envoirment can effect 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 (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:26) - Parshas Ree(00:03:49) - Parsha 1, The Blessing and Curse(00:09:32) - Moshe Rabbeinu: Know What's Really Important(00:10:41) - The Orachayim(00:13:27) - Moshe Rabbeinu(00:15:09) - The Mitzvah of Maizashini(00:23:31) - Psalms for the Month of Elul

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah commands us to not just help a poor person financialy but also to help him with encouragement. He relates how this is important for all of us to internalize. The importance of giving a good word to another. He also talks about making the effort to see the blessings in your life as well as the importance of remembering where you come from. 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/  Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Re ei(00:00:38) - Parshas Rey(00:03:38) - Parshas 1 in this week's parsha(00:06:23) - How to See the Blessings in Your Life(00:08:48) - The Reasons Why the Blessing in the Pasuk is in Plural(00:10:12) - The Commandment of the Torah to Not Harden Your Heart(00:15:56) - Pseudo-Analysis of the Seventh Parsha

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of free will and how it interfaces with the fact the everything is set for us on Rosh Hashanah. He gives an answer based on how G-D looks at the land of Israel and how he similarly deals with us. He also talks about the Parsha's verses that stress the reason on why G-D challenges us and the way we should view the painful thingsthat we deal with in our life.  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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:02:06) - Parshas Eikev(00:05:46) - The Problem of Good People(00:07:28) - A Father chastises His Child(00:12:43) - The Challenges of Life(00:18:27) - The Law of Rosh Hashanah

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the power of prayer and the specialness of the Shema. When we declare G-ds oneness why do we say "Hear O Israel"? It seems to be a personal statement before we accept upon ourselves the yoke of heaven. He answers the question of how it is possible to love G-D when love is an emotion. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:44) - Parsha(00:02:49) - Parsha(00:04:12) - The Power of Prayer in the Parsha(00:10:21) - The Shema(00:15:48) - The Next Verse in the Shema(00:17:26) - Hebrew: Shall Love God?(00:20:44) - How can There Be a Commandment to Love Hashem?

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the power of positivity and the importance of not being ambigous. How the lense we view things effects the reality we live in. We can choose to see even the most beneficial acts of kindness negatively or choose to see life with positivity. This  connects the Parsha to Tisha B Av and teaches us a powerful lesson on how to rectify the destruction of the Temple. It also reconciles a issue in the Parsha on 2 different instances when Moshe admonished the Jewish 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Devarim(00:00:54) - Parshas Devarim(00:04:48) - Parshas Dvarim(00:12:42) - The Differences Between Moshe Rabbeinu and His Critics(00:15:43) - Rashi on Eicha and the Court System(00:19:27) - The Message of Tisha B'Av

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses 2 lessons from the first verse of Devarim. 1)Using the hints around us to improve ourselves 2)How we must say it like it is. To say what we beleive and not be afraid of who we are. He also discusses how the Parsha teaches us how Derech Eretz(respect) must be the foundation to all that we do. 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/  Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:59) - Parshas Devarim(00:03:06) - The Parsha from Devarim(00:10:55) - Parshas Noach(00:17:45) - Rashi on The Sin of the Maraglim

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the importance of putting our families first. How we learn what not 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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links-positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha(00:00:55) - Parshas Matos Maase(00:03:24) - The Story of Bnei Gad and B' Nai Re(00:09:35) - A thought on Parshas Maseh(00:11:47) - You're not the only one suffering

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusss the lesson from Pinchas on how 1 moment can change our destiny. The importance of making the the correct decisions at critical moments can change our lives and even the course of world history. He also expalins how that moment can be a time when we can channel all of our desires for Hashem and reach our perfection. 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/   Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Pinchas(00:00:30) - Parshas Pinchas(00:02:17) - Parsha 6, Census of the Jewish People(00:05:10) - The Parpha(00:06:24) - The Story of Pinchas and His Awakening(00:09:52) - Pinchas(00:13:20) - Seph Semis(00:19:49) - Partial 1 of 2(00:21:23) - The Counting of the Jewish People

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks the question of why the Torah says that Pinchas acted zealously for "his G-D". Why does the Torah use the singular wording in this context? With 2 answers Rabbi Kohn teaches about the concept of Leshaim Shomayim(for the sake of heaven) and the idea that we must view situations taht G-D has commanded us specifically to act.  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/  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast(00:01:05) - Parshas Pinchas(00:04:35) - The Parsha(00:06:08) - Pinchas(00:10:45) - He Was Zealous for His God(00:17:23) - Moshe Appointing Yeshua as the Next Leader of the

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses 3 important lessons from Bilaam the evil prophet. 1)How we can use situations of others irritating for self improvement. 2)The importance of living as a jew and not just dying as a Jew. 3) The proper atitude we must have when it comes to the things we do to serve Hashem.  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/   Chapters (00:00:00) - This week's Practical Parsha Podcast features Rabbi Shlomo Cohen(00:00:27) - Parshas Balak(00:03:20) - Parsha 2: The Talking Donkey(00:09:17) - The First Blessing of Balaam(00:15:37) - Dying the Righteous(00:18:12) - The Second Blessing of Bilaam

In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn expalins how we need to "wake up and smaell the coffee". We see from Bilaam who ignored the messages from G-D that we need to keep our eyes and ears open to see the messages that G-D sends us every day.  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/  Chapters (00:00:00) - Parsha Podcast(00:00:48) - Parshas Balak(00:09:44) - Balaam(00:16:17) - The Second Attempt of Bilaam to Curse the Jews

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the plague of serpents that afflicted the Jewish people in the desert. What caused it to occur and how they where healed. He also brings out a lesson form the miraclous copper snake that G-D commanded Moshe to create to heal the Jewish 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:01:37) - Parshas Choukas(00:03:34) - The Parsha(00:05:53) - Red Heifer(00:09:12) - The Snake That Heal the Jewish People(00:11:51) - The Sin of Lashon Hara(00:20:15) - Lashon Hara

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Chuchas(00:01:47) - The Paraduma(00:08:51) - There are three types of Mitzvahs(00:12:47) - Tuma Vitahara, the Spiritual Impaurities(00:15:10) - Parsha 6: Moshe Rabbeinu Hitting(00:18:49) - Moshe Rabbeinu Hits the Rock

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how being right can actually be the wrong thing. He discusses how having peace can be more important than being right. He also discusses the source of Korach's rebellion. How envy ultimately caused him to loose everything. 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/  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:02:51) - Dedicating this Episode to My Grandfather(00:03:50) - Parshas Korach(00:06:14) - Parsha 4, Korach Starting the Rebellion(00:12:21) - How to Not Be Jealousy(00:15:29) - The Battle of Korach vs Moshe Rabbe(00:19:01) - The Qur'an and Korach With Moshe(00:23:34) - Podcast

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a deeper dive into the mitzvah of Challah. Based on the understanding of Rabbi Samson R Hirsch he expalins how the mitzvah of seperating Challah represents multiple lessons regarding a Jews mission in this world. He also talks about the juxtaposition of the story of the spies with last week's Parsha and the lesson we can learn from it. That everything is from Hashem(G-D). He also brings out a powerful idea from Pesach Sheini(The second paskal lamb). How G-D gives opportunity to those that truly desire. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Shalach(00:01:10) - The Parsha(00:06:05) - The Parishha(00:14:08) - The Mitzvah of Challah(00:15:32) - An uplifted donation for Israel(00:16:41) - What is the Mitzvah of Challah?(00:19:45) - The Mitzvah of Challah

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks the question of the generation of the desert could have doubts about G-D if they experienced first hand the miracles of Eygpt. Why did they think that G-D could not bring them into the land. He also talks about the connection between the mitzvah of tzitis and the story of the spies. 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-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:01:14) - Parshas Shelach(00:02:54) - The Maraglim and the Land of Israel(00:09:56) - The Mitzvah of Tzitzis(00:17:03) - PODCAST

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we need to follow the clouds. Not the regular clouds but the clouds of glory. We see how the Jewish nation followed the divine clouds of glory in there travels in the desert gives us an insight on how we should view the situautions in our lives. That everything is from Hashem(G-D). He also brings out a powerful idea from Pesach Sheini(The second paskal lamb). How G-D gives opportunity to those that truly desire. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:03:55) - Parshas Baha Loskha(00:08:06) - Why the Mitzvah of Karbon Pesach?(00:12:33) - Clouds of Glory(00:15:25) - Psalms on The Clouds of Glory

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about SDS(spiritual deficiency syndrome). He takes a lesson from the complainers who came to Moshe with a quam about the Manna. What was really bothering them and what can we learn from it? He also talks about how the Jewish people traveling with G-D teaches us an important lesson in the laws of Shabbos and our own lives. 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-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos/. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast Turns 2 Years Old(00:02:52) - Parsha(00:05:11) - The Divine Signs of Shabbos(00:15:13) - The Parishha about the Jewish People(00:19:35) - What's the Real Reason for Being discontented with Life?(00:21:46) - How to Find the Cause of Your Unhappy Thoughts(00:24:02) - Rabbi Shlomakon Kohn

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the benefits of becoming a self made spiritual millionaire. He brings out from the mitzvah of the Nazarite how an indidvidual can reach great levels of holiness. He also teaches how the money you have in your bank account is not yours and how money you give away can be yours forever. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast(00:00:42) - Parshas Naso(00:05:01) - The Torah Parasha(00:12:35) - What's Real in Our Life?(00:14:31) - Nazirite Mitzvah(00:19:56) - The Svasemus

In his week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection between the holiday of Shavous and Parshas Bamidbar. He explains how the giving of the Torah is not just important to the Jewish nation but also the Jewish individual and explains how each Jew has his place in Torah. He also teaches how we see from the Parsha the importance of standing up to injustice and how it can have lasting ramifications. 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/     Chapters (00:00:00) - The Book of Numbers(00:02:11) - Jewish current events(00:05:10) - The 12 Tribes of Israel(00:09:06) - Parsha 4, Each Jew and His Place in the Jewish(00:13:38) - Midrash Hashem el Moshe(00:19:03) - The Leviim Being Put Into the Place of the Firstborns(00:26:25) - Rabbi Noam Kohen on Standing Up for What's

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha(00:01:02) - Parshas Bamidbar(00:04:08) - Parasha 2, The Jewish people(00:06:29) - Digalem(00:12:52) - Dgalim(00:15:00) - The Aron

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses what the Torah's definition of freedom is. He learns out from the mitzvah of the Jubilee year to give us the an insight that freedom is not the ability to do what you want when you want but rather something much deeper. He also brings out a lesson from the juxtapostion of the prohibition of overcharging to the mitzvah of Shmittah which seems to be unrelated. 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/     Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Behar B'Chokosay(00:01:11) - Parshas, B' Hokosai and Parshos(00:06:44) - The Jubilee Year(00:10:22) - What Does Freedom Really Mean?(00:14:14) - The Mitzvah of Shmitah(00:20:19) - Parshas Bechucosa

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- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha(00:00:43) - Parshas Bahar(00:03:07) - The Mitzvah of Shmitah(00:05:45) - The Mitzvah of Shmitah(00:10:15) - The Blessing on Bread and Paranasah(00:12:03) - Parshas Bechu Kosay(00:14:47) - The Curses of the Torah

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the benefits of suffering. Although we pray that we should not suffer we must realize the many benefits of being in a challenging situation. We see from the commandment of the Thanksgiving offering  the proper prospective we need to develop. He also takes a lesson from the Parsha on how in life we are always getting closer or further from G-D> There is no middle ground. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Emor(00:00:50) - Parshas Amor(00:02:52) - The Special Mitzvos of the Kohanim(00:06:32) - There's No Middle Ground in Service of God(00:10:24) - The Torah's Commandment Regarding A Thanksgiving Offerment(00:20:26) - The Day of Lagba Omer

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@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Emor M. Cohen(00:00:46) - Parshas Emur(00:02:52) - The Laws of the Kohanim and the Kohen Gado(00:13:06) - The Need for Spiritual Makers(00:16:52) - Kiddush Hashem and Chill Hashem(00:22:09) - Kiddush Hashem and Chil Hashem

In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn asks what a powerful question. What do you live for? He explains from the Parsha how we need to make sure the things we are living for are of a higher calling. He also gives a lesson from the Parsha on the correct way to give rebuke or constructive critiscism so that it will be accepted. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:28) - Parshas Achremos Kedoshim(00:03:37) - The Commandment of the Torah about Not Marrying Certain Relatives(00:13:04) - Six Parsha V' Chaibim(00:13:25) - Parsha's Kedoshim

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 podcast use this link the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast(00:00:27) - Parsha's Kedoshim(00:02:35) - The Sacrifice of Yom Kippur(00:06:37) - The Sacrificial Sacrifice on Yom Kippur(00:12:22) - Decisions made on Yom Umm Kippur(00:15:49) - Parshas Kedoshim

In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn discusses the Parsha's lesson on how powerful our words our. How we need to realize how important we are and thus how much of an impact our statements can make. He also teaches from the Parsha how some time things "seem" like an affliction but really are blessings in disguise. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast(00:00:41) - Parshas Tazria Mitzorah(00:04:39) - The Sin of Lashon HaKara(00:14:33) - Be Careful With What You Say(00:16:19) - Parshas Mitzorah

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 podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha(00:06:36) - Parsha's Tazria Mitzorah(00:08:54) - What is Tuma(00:11:23) - Tuma and Nida(00:15:08) - Parshas Tazria

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how as Jew the feelings of joy and sadness can coexist. How as people we have the ability to have total control over our emotions and how we can be happy and sad at the same time. He also discusses how we learn from Moshe be honest and admit a mistake when we are wrong. Lastly, he takes a lesson from the forbidden animal, the Chazir(pig), on how we should keep trying in life. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:34) - Pecusal Parsha(00:01:14) - Parshas Shmini(00:02:58) - The Parsha(00:05:36) - The Vayyhi of This Week's Parasha(00:14:38) - The Dispute Between Moshe and Aaron(00:18:49) - The Lie of Moshe(00:22:35) - Khazr

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 listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast(00:00:45) - Parshas Shmini(00:03:26) - The Parsha Shamini(00:07:04) - Why Didn't Aaron Want to Come Close?(00:08:06) - The Sin of the Golden Calf(00:13:45) - The Death of Nadav and Aviu(00:20:57) - How to Have Both Feelings At the Same Time

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 we can learn from it. Suscribe 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/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:02:00) - Parshas Tzav(00:03:20) - The Parsha(00:11:32) - The Logic of Money and Property(00:12:11) - The Taking Out of the Ashes From the Altar(00:14:51) - Karbon Todah

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks listeners if they hear G-D's voice. He explains from this weeks Parsha how G-D's voice is able to be heard by all. It is up to us if we tune in to the correct frequency. He also brings down a lesson from the wording of the verse about the word "maal" which has a double meaning in hebrew. How it teaches us about externals and what is below the surface. 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/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha: Sell Your Chomets for Pesach(00:01:21) - Parshas Vayikra(00:08:43) - The Beginnings of the Parsha(00:09:45) - The Voice of God(00:16:27) - The Torah's Contribution To A Guilty Offering(00:18:30) - The Talmud(00:20:10) - Parsha 5, Unfaithfulness

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To 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

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 RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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-podcast.castos.com/

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

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 links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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