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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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- 1 weeks ago26 min
Parshas Vayaira-Responsibility Over Pain-Rebroadcast 2025
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the powerful lesson we learn from the Parsha on how we need to realize our responsibilities even in the face of pain. We see from Hagar action show we are not supposed to act. He also discusses the true tolerance of Abraham. How we must learn to seperate the action from the person. Lastly he brings out a lesson from the binding of Isaac on how we never loose when we do what Hashem wants. 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 Housekeeping - Overview of Parshas Vayera - Three Angels, Sodom, and Lot's Rescue - Sarah's Abduction and Birth of Yitzchak - Hagar and Yishmael Expelled - The Akedah - Binding of Isaac - Hagar's Reaction: A Lesson in Parental Responsibility - Mastering Emotions Over Pain and Duty - Sodom's Evil and Avraham's Plea for Mercy - Separating the Person from the Act: Tolerance Lessons - The Akedah's Deeper Meaning and Doing What's Right - Closing Thoughts and Sign-off
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Ep.191-Parshas Lech Lecha-Transacting With Our Faith
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how Avraham teaches us to transact in faith. How we need to grow in the things that we do and improve upon the things we are doing already. This includes in our trust in Hashem. He also speaks how the Avos "forefathers" give us instruction on taking action and not sitting idly. We must move forward. 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 Parsha Overview - Summary of Parshas Lech Lecha - Ma'aseh Avos Siman Labanim: Forefathers' Legacy - Avraham's Action with Sarah in Egypt - The Power of Taking Action vs Indecision - Chavetz Chaim: Knowing Your Destination - Setting Goals and Trusting the Journey - Bris Bein HaBesarim and Avraham's Faith - Working on Faith: Insights from Rabbi Turski - Growth Mindset in Mitzvos and Life - Closing Remarks
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Ep.190-Parshas Noach-Believing In The Product
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how you must truly believe in the lessons that you learn. If we dont then we will have a harder time influencing ourselves and inspiring others. He also teaches a powerful lesson on helping others elevates us. This needs to be the focus even when we are doing more than others. 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 Dedication - Overview of Parshas Noach: The Flood Story - The Tower of Babel - Noach's Righteousness: Praise and Critique - Noach's Lack of Full Faith and Its Impact - Lesson: Authenticity and Living Our Values - Walking with God: Helping Others and Elevation - Levels of Tzedakah and Lasting Impact - Noach's Drunkenness and His Sons' Reactions - Shem's Extra Effort and the Reward of Tzitzis - Lesson: Focus on Your Own Effort, Not Others' - Closing Remarks
- 3 weeks ago27 min
Parshas Noach-Putting In The Effort-Rebroadcast 2025
In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of putting in effort. He brings out a lesson from the animals coming to the Ark on how we need to put in the effort when it comes to Mitzvos. He also talks about the Parsha's lesson on how we are to be upstanding people. This means doing the right thing all the time. Rabbi Kohn finishes the episode with a fascinating explanation from Rabbi Samson Hirsch on the differences of the physical Earth pre flood vs post flood. 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 - Welcome Back & New Season Kickoff - Overview of Parshas Noach: The Flood Story - Building the Ark and the Flood Itself - Covenant of the Rainbow and Tower of Babel - Kosher vs Non-Kosher Animals Coming to the Ark - Lesson of Effort and Investment in Mitzvos - Being Yashar: Going Above and Beyond - Post-Flood World: Gradual Change and New Reality - Why the World Changed After the Flood - Lesson of Gradual Change and Closing Remarks
- 3 weeks ago23 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
- Oct 2, 202626 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
- Sep 17, 202621 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
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