In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn talks about how we can uplift our table. How we can take physical actions and uplift them through the correct intentions. He also speaks abou the powerful lesson of serving G-D in the same way in all circumstances. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of uplifting our table. How the Mishna teaches us to use our gatherings to be uplifted and if not G-D forbid it is as we are sitting in a congregation of scorners. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

What is the evil eye? How does it work? Do I have be concerned for "kinna haaras"? In this epid=seode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept Iyin Hara(Evil Eye) and how it works. He also brings out from the Mishna how evil eye and other desires can "take a person out of this world". Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the the teachings of the students of Rabbi Yochanan. He looks at the lessons of each one of the students starting with Rabbi Eliezer who gives us insights into living a proper life begining with the way you deal with your friends honor.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

Happy Chanukah! In honor of Chanukah, Rabbi Kohn has released a special episode of The Pirkei Avos Podcast. In this episode he discusses the history of Chanukah as well as the root of the battle between Greece and the Jewish People. The diametrically opposed outlooks of the two peoples and 3 important lessons we can take out of the holiday to make us better people. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's Epiode Rabbi Kohn discusses the mishnas outlook on the worst traits and the need to stay away from them. Each one of the students of Rabbi Yochanan offer their thoights with Rabbi Yochanan offering his view on which one a person should staythe farthest away from. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this episode of the Pirkei Avos Podcast, Rabbi Kohn talks about the question which Rabbi Yochanan posed to his students. " What is the trait that a person should cling to?". Each one of the 5 students brings out one trait which can be a springboard to improving all of middos. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's Pirkei Avos Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the 5 main disciples of Rabbi Yochanan. He lists the praises which their teacher lists of them and how we can learn from them. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's episode Rabbi KOhn discusses the outlook we need to have when do what we are supposed to do. How we can never think greatly of ourselves when we are doing the will of G-D because that is what we where created to do. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's Pirkei Avos Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how to much ofthe things we view as "good" can be detrimental to us physcally and spiritually. he brings out the contrasts between to much physical and to much spiritual. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this episode of the Pirkei Avos Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses discusses the concept of middda kneged midda( measure for measure). How everything that G-D does is exact and how this can be beneficial for us as well. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how good traits can be bad. From the mishna we see that approriate amounts of each trait are needed to accomplish in our spiritual lives. In addition he discusses how certain traits can even have disasterous effects on us.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of praying for the welfare of the gov't. In the absence of gov't anarchy prevails and the strongest people win. It is thus important to pray for peace in the country even when the people taht rule you are not the most righteous. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this episode of the Pirkei Avos Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishna's teaching of not trusting yourself. He explains the contrast of trusting yourself and beleiving in oneself. He also brings out the importance of being part of a community and the benefits an individual gains from it. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

What is the key to living a life of content? How do we make G-D's will our will? In this episode of the Pirkei Avos Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishna teaches us to live a meaningful and content life. By making our will G-D's will.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's episode of the Pirkei Avos Podcast Rabbi Kohn talks about the Mishna's lesson to be careful with the powerful people in the government. Why do we need to terad with caution? Who should we rely on? What is the proper balance between doing our part and having trust in G-D. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

What is the best way to stay out of trouble? How can we practically prevent ourselves from getting involved in bad behavior? In this episod of the Pirkei Avos Podcast, Rabbi Kohn talks about the Mishna's lesson on keeping busy and how its keeps us away from trouble. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

Did you evr think that Judaism has no room for individuality? In this episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Mishna to show how everyone ha stheir own unique path in the service of G-D and how this fits with the Torah. He also talks about the importanc eof having the correct outlook when making decisions in our life. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's episode of the Pirkei Avos Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses an apparent contradiction from an earlier Mishna. He explains the 2 different Mishna's with a great insight how we must reach for the stars if we want to at least reach the sky. The importance of having goals and ideals to strive for. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about silence. How the Mishna is giving us simple but yet so powerful advice. Rabbi Kohn also gives a deeper explanation to the Mishna's teaching that "silence is the best for the body" based on the teachings of the Maharal. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn talks about the Mishna's teaching to be exact in tithes. How doe this Mishna teach us an important lesson regarding stringencies and leniency. He also dicusses the importance of staaying away from questionable situations. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

Have you ever heard of the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses this idea from the wisdom of Shammai. Speaking a little and doing a lot. He also talks about the importance of settiing a set time for learning. Noting that it might not be how much you learn but do you set aside time every day which can make the difference. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

If I will not be for me then who will be? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the famous Mishna in Avos which discusses responsibility. He teaches an important lesson on how we must take the initiative to accomplish things in life and atthe same time not letting those same accomplishments get to our head. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

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In this weeks epiosde Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishna empowers us to use our past as an impetus to reaching our potential. He deciphers this seemingly strong worded Mishna to give us a positive message on who we are and were we are headed. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

How does the story of Purim relate to us today? Can a holiday that has its origins in ancient Persia giva us insight of how to live today? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses Purim and two fundamental lessons that we can take out of this amazing holiday.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the teaching of Hillel. He talks about if Torah is free and our obligation to give over to others. Additionally he brings out from the Mishna how we always must be striving to gain more Torah knowledge or risk loosing it. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses "shalom"(peace). How we attain it for ourselves, our family, our community and even the world. He also talks about the mishna's lesson to us on building up others and the importance of being a positive role model. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how our words and actions outlive us. How we can determine how we want those deeds to look and the importance of being clear in our words and actions. He also brings out from our Mishna the concept of Kiddush Hashem(Sanctification of G-Ds name). Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

Do you need to be the son or daughter of a Rabbi to be a great Jew? Does it matter which zip code you were born in that determines if you will have a connection with G-D? In this episode Rabbi Kohn looks at our Mishna for a lessons how every person can acheive greatness. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this episode Rabbi Kohn delves into the two mishnayos which seem to be talking to jugdes and lawyers. He brings out practical and relatable messages from each Mishna that everyone can gain from. Specifically he talks how we see from the Mishna the importance of knowing our place. Not acting that we know when we really don't. He also talks about the importance of not cutting corners when it comes to the service of G-D. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

Happy Chanukah! In honor of Chanukah, Rabbi Kohn has released a special episode of The Pirkei Avos Podcast. In this episode he discusses the history of Chanukah as well as the root of the battle between Greece and the Jewish People. The diametrically opposed outlooks of the two peoples and 3 important lessons we can take out of the holiday to make us better people. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ 

Did you ever feel that you need to keep your distance from certain people? That certain individuals bring out the worst in you? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of distancing. To distance oneself from a bad friend, a bad neighbor, and a bad influence. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com 

We all heard the term "friends are forever". What is the value of a good friend? How do make true friends? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishna's advice on how to find and be a real friend. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com 

In this episode of The Pirkei Avos Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishna gives us insight on how to be a good friend as well as the proper outlook we need when we interact with our spouses. He shows how the Mishna is cherishing the connection between husband and wife and how we can learn to improve our relationships. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com 

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the continuation of Rabbi Tarfon's last teaching. From the last Mishna it is easy to become overwhelmed with the task that is placed before us. In Mishna 21 Rabbi Tarfon clarifies his lesson that we are only expected to do the most WE can do. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

In this week's Pirkei Avos Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how one can be a supporter of the Torah without learning a word. He takes important lessons from the Mishna on how we can strengthen our relationship with the Torah without even learning. With our possesions, our actions, and atitude we can solidfy Torah and mitzvos. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com 

Are you part of any reward program with your local grocery? Do you shop there to get the desired reward? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses this concept in our spiritual lives. Is it correct to serve G-D because of the reward or the fear of punishment? Are their higher levels that we should strive to serve G-D on? Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com

Why was the world created? What is the purpose of existence in this world? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the three things which are the purpose of creation and how they keep the world going. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/& PracticalParsha.castos.com

Welcome to the Pirkei Avos Podcast. This week we begin from the beginning of Pirkei Avos with a short intro to ths divine book of ethics. In this episode Rabbi discusses the mesorah(chain of transmission) and how Pirkei Avos(Ethics of the Fathers) is different than any other self help book.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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Mazel Tov! In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn completes Tractate Avos(Pirkei Avos). In mishna 10 we discuss the 5 five possesions of G-D and it's significance. In mishna 11 we conclude with a beatiful lesson on how our abilities and talents are only praiseworthy when we use them in the service of Hashem. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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What is more important nature or nurture? In this episode talks about the importance of "living in a place of Torah". How one's surroundings can effect a person in a good and bad way. The importance of placing ourselves in a good envoirment even if it comes at the expense of others benefits and plreasures.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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Is living a Torah life something which benefits us only in the World to Come? Or do we gain in this world when we learn Torah and perform mitzvos. In this episode Rabbi Kohn teaches how following the Torah is the most enjoyable life a person could ask for. It is not just about the afterlife rather the benfits of living a life of Torah give a person the ability to live their life to the fullest. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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It is taught that one who lives a life of Torah and Mitzvos earns themselves the "Crown of Torah". What does that mean? How is it better tha the "Crown of Kingship"? What lessons are their from these spiritual "crowns" and what are the benefits that it can have for our lives? Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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How do we gain the respect of others? WHat should we not do? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we attain true honor as well as the outlook one should have in order from letting the honor get to his/her head. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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The Mishna states that that the way of the Torah is to live a life of deprivation. To eat bread and water. To sleep on the ground. How does this Mishna fit with our understanding that Judaism embraces the physical. Are we not supposed to use physical to enhance our spiritual lives? In this episode Rabbi Kohn answers this question with two ideas on how we should balance materialism with our Torah lives. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Mishna on how important time is. It says in the Mishna that "the day is short". What does this mean and how does it tie into our lives? Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- PracticalParsha.castos.com & positiveperspectives.castos.com/

Is it really possible to learn from everyone? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishna teaches us how we can gain from everyone. The respect we need to have for those that teach us Torah as well as the connection we gain to G-D from studying Torah and performimg mitzvos. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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What is the correct work life balance? How do we view our careers in the lense of the Torah? In this episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the benefits of learning Torah, how we can acheive a perfect balance for our spiritual and physical lives, and how we hear the heavenly voice which the Mishna says emanates from Mt Sinai. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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Have you ever heard of the term "fake it till you make it"?  In Judaism we beleive in doing things with the correct intentions but their circumstances where it is permissible to act in a certain way in order to reach a higher level. In this Mishna Rabbi Kohn talks about learning Torah Lishma(for its own sake) as well as learning Shelo Lishma(not for its own sake). He discusses the Mishna's description of one who studies Torah with the corrrect intention. The more you put in the more you take out. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
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How does the story of Purim relate to us today? Can a holiday that has its origins in ancient Persia giva us insight of how to live today? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses Purim and two fundamental lessons that we can take out of this amazing holiday.  Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.
To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- positiveperspectives.castos.com/