Explore every episode of the podcast Positive Perspectives by Shlomo
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| The Golden Ticket of Yom Kippur | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:01:51 | |
Did you ever hear of the "Golden Ticket"? The ticket that would get you into the happiest place on Earth? In this week's episode Shlomo discusses the"Golden Ticket of Yom Kippur" and how why it is one of the happiest days of the Jewish Year. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.97-The Way It Comes In Is The Way Is Goes Out | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:02:00 | |
In this episode Shlomo takes a lesson in character development from the laws of kashering. He explains how we can use them as framework for spiritual growth. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Shlomo podcast on the weekly Parsha use this link- https://practicalparsha.castos.com/ | |||
| Ep.89-Real and Fake Joy | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:02:09 | |
What is the difference between real and fake happiness? When something good happens to us does that equal true joy? In this episode Shlomo discusses how we can tell the difference between real happiness and illusionary joy. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.88-Self Care=Happiness | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:02:20 | |
Do you ever need a pick me up? Do certain things make you happy? In this episode Shlomo discusses the month of Adar and tricks we can use to make us happier. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.87-Money and Fire | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:02:27 | |
What does money and fire have in common? Is too much money a bad thing? In this episode Shlomo discusses how money and fire are similar and what is the proper outlook one should have with his resources. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.86 Rights VS Obligations | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:02:31 | |
What is more important to focus on? One's individual rights or the obligayion one has to respect the rights of others? In this episode Shlomo discusses the Torah's outlook on responsibility and why obligation is a good thing. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.85-Cherishing Success | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:03:11 | |
Do you minimize your acheivements? Are you always moving the goalposts of what defines success? In this episode Shlomo discusses an important lesson about success that he learned while training and running in the RCR marathon. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.84-Giving 100% When We Are Not Feeling 100% | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:02:35 | |
Do you always give 100%? Sometimes it's easy to give it your all but at other times it can be difficult. We might not feel well. We might have other things going on in our life. In this episode Shlomo discusses the importance of putting our best effort forward even when we are not at 100%. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. How far can a Rabbi run? The answer to that question is 6.2 miles(10k). Please help support Rabbi Kohn as he trains to run in the Rabbis Can Run Marathon which will take place on January 11th 2022. All donations are tax deductible and support the work of Olami. To donate use this link https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2022/teams/rabbishlomokohn | |||
| Ep.83-The Power of Self Image | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:03:12 | |
Do you always desire validation? Do you need compliments constantly? Its true that compliments are important but is that the way to truly build our self image? In this episode Shlomo discusses how we can make that strong foundation without the need for compliments from others.Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. How far can a Rabbi run? The answer to that question is 6.2 miles(10k). Please help support Rabbi Kohn as he trains to run in the Rabbis Can Run Marathon which will take place on January 11th 2022. All donations are tax deductible and support the work of Olami. To donate use this link https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2022/teams/rabbishlomokohn | |||
| Ep.82-Life is a Marathon | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:03:03 | |
Have you ever ran in a marathon? It is the race that has become the ultimate test of endurance and strength. Even if you have never run a race we all are running in the marathon of life. In this episode Shlomo discusses the lessons he has learned while training for his first marathon. On January 11th 2022 he will be running in the Rabbis Can Run 10k marathon in Florida. To help Shlomo reach his goal of raising 3000$ for the benefit of Olami please use the link below to donate. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. How far can a Rabbi run? The answer to that question is 6.2 miles(10k). Please help support Rabbi Kohn as he trains to run in the Rabbis Can Run Marathon which will take place on January 11th 2022. All donations are tax deductible and support the work of Olami. To donate use this link https://thechesedfund.com/rabbiscanrun/rcr2022/teams/rabbishlomokohn | |||
| Ep.81-Spiritual Glasses and Chanukah | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:02:44 | |
Have you ever tried on a pair of spiritual glasses? If the world is a blurr to you then you probably need them. In this episode Shlomo discusses one of the key lessons about the holiday and miracles of Chanukah. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.80- Appreciating Life's Miracles | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:02:41 | |
Have you ever lost something and then started to appreciate what you had? Do we take all the goodness in our lives for granted? In this episode Shlomo discusses how his loss of smell helped him appreciate the "small miracles" in life. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Saying Hello & Meaning The World | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:02:16 | |
Do we value how much saying hello can do for another? Do we know that we can mean the world to another? In this episode Shlomo tells a powerful story how saying hello can mean the world. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Shlomo podcast on the weekly Parsha use this link- https://practicalparsha.castos.com/ | |||
| Ep.79-Rose Colored Glasses | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:03:31 | |
Has anyone ever accused you of having to much of a "rosy" view on things? Is it bad to always view things in a positive light? In this episode Shlomo uses the comical town of Chelm to teach an important lesson on outlook. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.78-Who Packs Your Parachute? | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:03:31 | |
Did you ever thank the person who packs your parachute? The people who do the small things that keep everything going. In this episode Shlomo discusses a lesson from the weekly parsha on the importance of every individual. How every person is a world of their own. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.77- Believing in Yourself | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:03:34 | |
Do you ever doubt your abilities? Does that cause you to give up on your goals? In this episode Shlomo tells a story about the great Chassidic Master Reb Moishe Leib of Sassov and learns a lesson from Noah on the importance of beleiving in yourself. Not giving up even in the face of failure. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.76- Redwood Trees and The Four Species | 19 Sep 2021 | 00:03:20 | |
What do Redwood trees have to do with the Arba minim(The Four Species) of Sukkos? What is the secret of the strength and longevity of the majestic Redwoods? In this episode Shlomo discusses this point and gives a meaningful insight into one of the mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkos. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.75-The Elul Mashal (Parable) | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:05:59 | |
Have you ever heard of the Elul Mashal? In this episode Shlomo says a parable which can help us understand the High Holiday season. How we can utilize it to become better people and become closer to Hashem. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.74-A Tale of Two Tires | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:03:09 | |
How can my prayers help the situation of another? Why does my Torah learning help another? In today's episode Shlomo discusses how even just having genuine care and compassion for another can bring them a salvation. Today's Positive Perspectives is sponsored in the merit of a Refuah Shleimah for Shayna Penina bas Masoda. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.73-Living to Eat or Eating to Live | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:02:42 | |
Do you live to eat or eat to live? This question is something which affects every person. The intersection between the spiritual and the physical. In this episode Shlomo discusses the Torah's outlook on the coexistence of spirituality and physicality and how they compliment each other. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.72- The Power of a Good Word | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:03:16 | |
Do you feel good when others give you a compliment? Have you ever wished that people would give you some strength? In this episode Shlomo discusses the power of a good word and how it can bring us closer together. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.71 Can't We All Get Along | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:02:44 | |
Can't we all get along? Why do we not overflow with love and compassion for our fellow Jew? How do we rectify the sin of "baseless hatred". In this episode Shlomo discusses the Hatfield's and McCoy's and what we can learn from them. How to increase our care and compassion for one another. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.70-Standing Up for What is Right | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:02:47 | |
Where do you get the courage to stand up for what is right? How can you stand firm in your beliefs even when they are unpopular? In this episode Shlomo discusses the courage of standing up for what you believe in even in the face of opposition with a personal story. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.96-Honoring the Torah | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:02:15 | |
What is Kavod HaTorah(Honoring the Torah)? Why is it important? In this episode Shlomo discusses his experiences from a recent event that he attended and how he gained from it in his appreciation of Torah. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Shlomo podcast on the weekly Parsha use this link- https://practicalparsha.castos.com/ | |||
| Ep.69-Nothing Stands in the Way of a Strong Will | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:03:14 | |
Have you ever heard of the expression "Nothing stands in the way of a strong will"? What trait can we learn from the wild salmon when it comes to desire to accomplish? In this episode Shlomo discusses will power and how it determines the probability of our success. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.68-Dealing with Anger | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:03:10 | |
Have you ever experienced "Road Rage"? How do we deal with anger? Is it something that we can control? In this episode Shlomo discusses anger and two steps we can all take to controlling this strong emotion. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.67 The Two Ways to Look at Things | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:02:58 | |
Have you ever heard of a double entendre? The type of sentence that can be understood in two different ways. In this episode Shlomo gives a lesson from the weekly Torah portion on the two ways to look at any situation. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.66 The Art of Self Control | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:03:20 | |
What is the true meaning of freedom? How can we experience liberty? In this episode Shlomo discusses how self discipline leads to freedom. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.65-Overcoming Fear of Failure-Part 2 | 25 May 2021 | 00:02:40 | |
How do you defeat the fear of failure? What tools can we use to overcome it? In this episode Shlomo discusses what we can do to help ourselves push past the fear to fail and succeed. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.64-Jewish Unity and The Holiday of Shavous | 14 May 2021 | 00:02:46 | |
How does unity tie in to the holiday of Shavous? What does finding favor have to do with receiving the Torah? In this episode Shlomo discusses the prerequisite needed for us to receive the Torah. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.63-Fear of Failure -Part 1 | 11 May 2021 | 00:02:40 | |
Have you ever heard of atychiphobia? Atychiphobia is the fear of failure. It can hold us back from moving forward and even paralyze us from taking action. In this episode Shlomo discusses this fear and how it can manifest itself in ourselves. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.62-Dealing with Tragedy | 05 May 2021 | 00:02:35 | |
Have you ever been bothered with the question of why? The reason why tragedies happen ? Why bad things happen to good people? In light of the recent tragedy in Israel , Shlomo tries to help us deal with this question by giving another outlook. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.61-The Obligation of Happiness | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:02:21 | |
Is my happiness something between me and myself ? Do I have an obligation to be happy? In this episode Shlomo discusses the duty we have to be happy. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.60- How to Combat Lashon Hara(Evil Speech) | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:02:36 | |
After discussing the pitfalls of Lashon Hara(evil speech), Shlomo discuses three tips that can help us overcome the temptation of forbidden speech. With lessons from the sages and a quote from Benjamin Franklin , these methods can help us stay away from harmful gossip. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.95-Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself | 27 May 2022 | 00:02:10 | |
How do we overcome our fears? How do we face them? In this episode Shlomo brings an idea from the weekly Torah Portion of Bechukosai that helps us recognize that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.59-The Pitfalls of Lashon Hara(Evil Speech) | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:02:51 | |
What is so bad about gossip? How can it ruin many lives in one fell swoop? In this episode Shlomo discusses the Avaira(sin) of evil speech and how it effects our lives in a negative way. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.58-How to Build Inner Strength | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:02:20 | |
After discussing the importance of inner strength, Shlomo gives practical tips on how to develop it. Learning from body builders and the little engine that could , Shlomo, brings out two tips for us to use. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.57 -Inner Strength and Happiness | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:03:01 | |
Have you ever given in to your desires? Did you feel that their is an "animal within" pushing you to give in? In this episode Shlomo discusses the constant tug of war between body and soul and how it is connected to our happiness. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.56-Enthusiasm = Persistence and Exciting Positive Perspectives News | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:02:15 | |
Have you ever tried to reach a goal but gave up ? Do you sometimes feel a lack of drive to accomplish? In this episode Shlomo discusses how enthusiasm helps us persevere and reach our goals. Also, Shlomo gives a sneak peak about Positive Perspectives Sit Downs. . Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.55-Transforming Problems into Goals | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:02:36 | |
"I have a problem that I am not happy" or " I have a problem that I don't try hard enough". Does this sound familiar to you? For most people problems hold them back from being better people. In this episode Shlomo discusses how problems can be our biggest asset on our path of self growth. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.54-The True Meaning of Pesach(Passover) | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:02:36 | |
Have you ever wondered about the true meaning of Pesach? Why we mention it so many times throughout the Jewish year? In this episode Shlomo looks at one of the most important lessons of Pesach and the story of the Exodus from Eygpt. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.53-Sharing is Caring | 18 Mar 2021 | 00:02:23 | |
How does sharing your skills with others make you better? What are the techniques that we can use to maximize our abilities? In this episode Shlomo discusses how using your talents for the honor of G-D and using them to help others brings one to their full potential. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.52-Maximizing Your Abilities | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:02:37 | |
What's the connection between your strengths and your happiness? Why do we seem to recognize our flaws easier than the things we excel at? In this episode Shlomo discusses the human brain , its tendency to focus on the negative and how to develop a positive mindset. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep. 51-How to Be More Patient | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:02:15 | |
Have you ever tried to be more patient? Is it difficult for you to wait for things? In this episode Shlomo gives practical tips on how acquire the trait of patience. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.50-Hold Your Horses | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:02:31 | |
Have you ever heard the expression "hold your horses"? Has impatience ever effected decisions you have made? In this episode Shlomo discusses patience and the difference between acting and reacting. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.94-The Big Lie | 20 May 2022 | 00:02:04 | |
The Big Lie. Has anyone ever told you that words don't hurt? That it does not bother them to be insulted. Sticks and Stones is the famous adage which says how words never hurt. In this epidoe Shlomo shows how that is a big lie. We must be extra careful withwhat we say and how we say it. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Ep.49- How to Stop Being a "Worrywart" | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:02:27 | |
Has anyone ever called you a "worrywart"? What advice does King Solomon give us on managing worry? In this episode Shlomo discusses the wisdom of King Solomon on how we can free ourselves of worry. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Don't Worry Be Happy | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:02:04 | |
How does worry work? What can we do to control anxiety? In this episode Shlomo looks at worry and what we can do about it. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| A Lesson from Queen Esther | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:02:19 | |
What lesson in happiness can we learn from Queen Esther? How do we view our circumstances in life? In this episode Shlomo looks at the heroic actions of Queen Esther and how she transformed from a girl with simple beginning to one of Jewish histories greatest heroines. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||
| Happiness and The Month of Adar-Part 2 | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:02:11 | |
Where does the word Adar come from? What does it have to do with being happy? In this episode Shlomo discusses the word "adir" which means strength and how it teaches us an important lesson on staying happy. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. | |||