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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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Dedication
• (00:00:52) - Overview of Parshas Noach: The Flood Story
• (00:04:21) - The Tower of Babel
• (00:05:57) - Noach's Righteousness: Praise and Critique
• (00:08:40) - Noach's Lack of Full Faith and Its Impact
• (00:10:29) - Lesson: Authenticity and Living Our Values
• (00:11:52) - Walking with God: Helping Others and Elevation
• (00:13:35) - Levels of Tzedakah and Lasting Impact
• (00:14:36) - Noach's Drunkenness and His Sons' Reactions
• (00:16:46) - Shem's Extra Effort and the Reward of Tzitzis
• (00:18:11) - Lesson: Focus on Your Own Effort, Not Others'
• (00:20:51) - Closing Remarks

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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Welcome Back & New Season Kickoff
• (00:01:58) - Overview of Parshas Noach: The Flood Story
• (00:03:26) - Building the Ark and the Flood Itself
• (00:05:10) - Covenant of the Rainbow and Tower of Babel
• (00:07:34) - Kosher vs Non-Kosher Animals Coming to the Ark
• (00:11:36) - Lesson of Effort and Investment in Mitzvos
• (00:15:46) - Being Yashar: Going Above and Beyond
• (00:19:23) - Post-Flood World: Gradual Change and New Reality
• (00:22:33) - Why the World Changed After the Flood
• (00:26:38) - Lesson of Gradual Change and Closing Remarks

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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Receiving Chasan Bereshis Honor
• (00:02:22) - Overview of Parshas Bereshis: Creation and Adam & Eve
• (00:06:09) - Cain and Abel, and the Flood Prelude Overview
• (00:06:50) - The Spark of Godliness Within Every Person
• (00:09:58) - Why Humanity Comes From One Person
• (00:12:06) - Cain and Abel: Jealousy and the First Murder
• (00:13:35) - Sforno's Lesson: Looking Forward, Not Backward
• (00:16:03) - Learning from Mistakes and Moving On
• (00:17:59) - God's Heartfelt Sadness Before the Flood
• (00:20:47) - Living in the Present: The Key to Happiness
• (00:22:45) - Closing Remarks

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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Simchas Torah Cycle
• (00:02:25) - Why No Specific Mitzvah for Simchas Torah and Shavuos
• (00:05:38) - True Happiness vs Material Pleasure
• (00:07:37) - Sukkos as the Time of Rejoicing
• (00:09:12) - Spiritual Joy of the Torah
• (00:10:54) - Overview of Parshas Vezos Habracha
• (00:11:48) - The Meaning of 'And This Is the Blessing'
• (00:13:45) - Criticism as a Form of Blessing
• (00:16:32) - Heritage vs Inheritance - Torah as Our Legacy
• (00:20:31) - The Blessing of Levi - Watchman and Preserver
• (00:24:04) - Growth Over Stagnation and Closing Thoughts

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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Parshas Hazinu Overview
• (00:01:33) - Heaven and Earth as Witnesses
• (00:02:50) - Rain as Torah: Amplifying Our Traits
• (00:05:34) - Torah as a Vessel for Growth
• (00:06:52) - Hashem's Perfect Justice and Divine Providence
• (00:10:16) - Distorted Logic and Rationalization
• (00:13:05) - The Lazy Man's Excuses
• (00:14:29) - Taking Responsibility and Honest Self-Reflection
• (00:15:22) - Wisdom in Facing Our Mortality
• (00:18:52) - Learning From Life's End Without Waiting
• (00:19:27) - Connecting to Yom Kippur and Closing Thoughts

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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:01:29) - Parshas Nitzavim Vayelech
• (00:04:13) - The Blessing and Curse of Parashas Nitzavim
• (00:09:21) - The Importance of A Community for Rosh Hashana
• (00:14:38) - Getting Close to Hashem
• (00:18:29) - Parshas Vayelach

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson fromthe Parsha on the importance of not letting our emotions overpower our intellect when it comes to the service of G-D and how it ties into Rosh Hashanah. He also discusses the concept how everything can be a blessing or a curse depending on how we handle it. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or positiveperspectives.castos.com/

• (00:00:00) - Parsha Hasnitzav and Vayelech
• (00:00:21) - How to Reach Out to Others in 2019
• (00:01:16) - Parshas Nitzavim and Rosh Hashanah
• (00:03:30) - Parshas Nitzavim
• (00:07:29) - Parsha 3:8-9
• (00:12:58) - How to Overcome Your Emotions in Mitzvah
• (00:15:45) - What is Rosh Hashanah and Shoshana?
• (00:17:11) - The Blessings and Curse of Wealth
• (00:22:21) - Parshas Vayelech

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the benefits of being held accountable. How it ultimately helps us be better. He also talks about the importance of having the recognition that everything comes from Hashem and how that helps become more fulfilled people. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:40) - Parshas Parshas Kisavo
• (00:05:28) - Bikurim
• (00:08:51) - Bikurim
• (00:12:03) - The Mitzvah of Vidoi Maisrus
• (00:19:34) - The Curse of Unuphailing the Torah
• (00:24:45) - Rabbi Schlomokon Kynil

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the commandment to be happy with what you have. Not just to appreciate what you have but share your joy with others will give you more satisfaction. He also talks about how the curses in this week's Parsha are really blessings. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Parshas Kisavo
• (00:00:34) - Parsha
• (00:04:21) - The Mitzvah of Bikurim
• (00:05:56) - Happy with what you have? The Mitzvah of B
• (00:15:04) - Crucified Tochachah

In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept the "sechar mitzvah mitzvah". How the reward of a good deed is the opportunity to do another. We see from the order of the Parsha how wne we do a mitzvah we unlock the opportunity to do another and if we commit a sin it opens the pathway to commit another. He also teaches a lesson on how we must be involved in the spiritual goals that we set. We can't expect G-D to do everything while we sit back and relax.  Lastly, he speaks how the mitzvah of sending away the mother bird teaches us to have compassion and how that "pain" of compasion makes us grow. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:45) - The Month of Elul and Rosh Hashanah
• (00:05:04) - Parshas Kitzeitze
• (00:06:43) - Parsha 5, The Wayward Son
• (00:09:55) - The Parsha
• (00:12:30) - The Mitzvah of Shalu Hakan
• (00:14:12) - "If a Person Does One Mitzvah, It Gets
• (00:18:06) - The Special Mitzvah of Hakim Takim
• (00:22:50) - Mitzvah of Shiluach Hakan

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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Parshas Kitzeitze
• (00:03:15) - Parsha 2:8 Mitzvah of Yif
• (00:06:23) - The Mitzvah of Bringing Back a Woman
• (00:08:21) - The Duty of the Yetzer Hara
• (00:16:56) - Donkey and ox together
• (00:22:10) - A Man Cannot Wear A Woman's Clothing
• (00:27:03) - The Mitzvahs of This Week's Parsha

In thsi week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection between the juxtatpostion of judging honestly and the prohibition of planting an asharah tree. How we must have a discerning eye to discover the things that seem hardless but can be deadly. He also speaks about the Parsha's focus on the leaders of the Jewish people and how that effects the entire 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - This week's Practical Parasha podcast features Rabbi Shlomo Cohen
• (00:00:24) - Parsha Shoftim
• (00:03:44) - Prophetic Prophets and the Cities of Refuge
• (00:05:53) - The Halakhos
• (00:07:58) - Judges and Officers in the Torah
• (00:09:07) - Judges and Police
• (00:19:30) - The Torah Proposal of Not Having An Asherah Tree
• (00:25:08) - dangers of the Internet, smartphones

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/ 

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• (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)
• (00:22:47) - Parsha 3: Live Right Now

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Parshas lesson on how to overcome grief and pain. From the prohibition of cutting oneself he brings out a powerful lesson on channeling challenge in positivity which helps us overcome. He also discusses the Parsha's lesson on the importance of speaking to the individual and listening. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:03:46) - Parshas Re Ei
• (00:06:14) - The Parsha
• (00:12:22) - Ibn Ezra on Moshe's Words
• (00:12:50) - The prohibition in the Torah on cutting oneself
• (00:17:31) - How to Deal with Excessive Grief

In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn discusses the Parshas secret to living a joyful life. How the outlook we have and the actions we do are pivotal in finding true happiness and satisfaction. He also speaks about the Parsha's lesson on humility and not becoming conceited. How we can never let the fact that things are going right for us translate into how we think.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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:00:55) - Parshas Eikev
• (00:04:57) - Does Vahoya Make You Old?
• (00:09:22) - The Vahoya in the Pasik
• (00:15:04) - Don't Forget Where You Came From
• (00:19:23) - Parsha's Eikevish

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/   

• (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) - Challenges in Our Life
• (00:18:27) - Parsha 5, Rain on the Land of Israel

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses about the importance of being persistent. How we learn from Moshe the need to keep at it and not give up especially in spiritual matters. He also brings out  a powerful idea on one of the keys to acheiving greatness. taking things day by day. The importance of taking small steps to reach our goals. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:37) - Tisha B'Av the 9th of AV
• (00:02:51) - The Mourning Days of Tisha B'Av
• (00:10:48) - The Book of Devarim
• (00:11:52) - Parsha 5:15
• (00:16:18) - Day by Day in Judaism
• (00:21:34) - You Shall Love Hashem

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how life is about the journey and NOT the destination. How we learn from the Parsha how we ned to realize that the journey we are on is tailor made by G-D for us to reach our potential. He also speaks abou the lessons about family and connection to the Jewish people and the land of Israel. We also learn from the Parsha how powerful our words are. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:02:35) - Double Parsha
• (00:03:09) - Parshas Matos
• (00:05:41) - The Journey of the Jewish People
• (00:06:37) - Parsha 8: Cities of Refuge and the Israel
• (00:08:21) - Parshas Matos
• (00:11:56) - Parshas Matos
• (00:16:33) - The Reasons Why Moshe Split Up the Tribe of Menashe
• (00:21:40) - Parshas Mase

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how our actions matter. We see from Pinchas how one individual save dthe entire Jewish nation.He also discusses specifically why Hashem gave him a covenant of peace as a reward. How it teaches us not to let the tough actions we need to take become part of 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:01:35) - Parshas Pinchas
• (00:03:07) - What's the Beis Hamikdash?
• (00:06:19) - Parshas
• (00:09:43) - Pinchas
• (00:15:22) - The Brisish Shalom for Pinchas
• (00:19:21) - The Karban Tamid and the Tumid Sacrifice

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/  

• (00:00:00) - Parshas Pinchas
• (00:00:30) - Parshas Pinchas
• (00:02:17) - The Parsha
• (00:05:18) - The Parsha
• (00:06:24) - The Story of Pinchas and Elijah the Prophet
• (00:09:52) - Pinchas
• (00:13:20) - Seph semis brings down the idea of serving Hashem
• (00:19:49) - Partial 1
• (00:21:23) - The Counting of the Jewish People

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/   

• (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
• (00:21:07) - The Snake That Heal

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the story of Korach in depth. He looks at the progression of Korach. What caused him to go bad? How could he do something so illogical such as challenging Moshe? He also teaches some powerful lessons on true humilty and how we can detect false humility. Lastly, Rabbi Kohn shares a thought on how Moshe dealt with Korach. Sometimes we must deal strictly when trying to be compassionate. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Parshas Parasha
• (00:04:02) - The Problem of Jealousy in Korach
• (00:10:22) - Korach vs Moshe Rabbeinu
• (00:15:20) - The Story of Moshe Rabbeinu and True Humility
• (00:19:11) - Moshe Rabbeinu

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/ 

• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:02:51) - Dedicating this Episode to My Grandfather
• (00:03:50) - Parshas Korach
• (00:07:13) - What Caused Korach to Go Wrong?
• (00:15:29) - The Rebellion of Korach against Moshe Rabbe
• (00:19:01) - The Law of Korach With Moshe
• (00:23:34) - Podcast

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the spies caused the Jewish people to beleive their slanderous reports about the Land of Israel. They caused a national hysteria. This caused people to not think logically and be able to beleive every false report they received. He also speaks how the Parsha teaches us how to speak to others in order to influence them and the Parsha shows us how Hashem never gives up on us even if he must punish 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:01:31) - The Parsha
• (00:08:02) - Parsha
• (00:15:10) - The Caliph and the Israelites
• (00:19:49) - The Mitzvah of Nisachim and the M

Mazel Tov!!! This week's episode marks the begining of the 5th cycle of the Practical Parsha Podcast. In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn reflects on 4 years of podcasting. He also ties the lessons of the Parsha into this anniversary episode. He talks about the Parsha's lesson on keeping the enthusiasm, how regular people can do great things, and the importance of not letting detractors hold us back on spreading Torah. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:05:42) - Parshas Baha Loskha
• (00:08:02) - The Praise of Aaron
• (00:14:50) - Parsha 4, Moshe Rabbeinu
• (00:22:06) - Parsha 10th Anniversary Message

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/   

• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:03:55) - Parshas Baha Loskha
• (00:08:06) - The Mitzvah of Karbon Pesach
• (00:12:33) - Clouds of Glory
• (00:15:25) - Psalm 107: The Clouds of Glory

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the real reason G-D put you in charge. Was it to help yourself or perhaps something more meaningful. He learns from the kohanim how the things which elevate us above other is only meant to help us help others. He also speaks about how the Nazaite teaches us the importance of going against our nature. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:01:31) - Parshas Naso
• (00:05:49) - The Mitzvah of Nazir
• (00:07:34) - Kiyafli Lindar
• (00:13:42) - Birkas Kohanim
• (00:15:22) - The Parsha of Nazir and Birchas Kohanim

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/   

• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:42) - Parshas Naso
• (00:05:01) - All Things That Are Mine, Even My Own Property
• (00:14:31) - The Mitzvah of Naziros
• (00:19:56) - The Self-Made Millionaire

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Parsha's lesson on being authentic. How we can get people to really respect us for who we are. By being the same person no matter the circumstance. He also talks about the Parshas lesson on imbuing holiness from the earliest ages. How we must guard the sanctity of our children and how we can aspire for that same greatness. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Podcast Simchas
• (00:01:44) - Parshas Bamidbar
• (00:04:30) - Parshas Bar Midbar
• (00:09:27) - The Standards of the Jewish People
• (00:14:00) - The Counting of the Leviim

In this week's episode Rabbi kohn tells over a story that happened to him and how it connects into the weekly Parsha. How the "bad" can be the source of the good. He also talks about how the Parsha teaches an important lesson on trends. More important that we yoy are is were you are heading. Another thought he brings down from the Chofetz Chaim is how the Torah is all about the effort and not the results. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:28) - Parshas Bechucosa
• (00:05:49) - The Bad Things That Happen to Us
• (00:07:09) - The Curses in Parsha
• (00:08:35) - Parshas Bahar
• (00:14:24) - Parshas Bechu Kosay
• (00:18:40) - "Tiling in Torah"

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/    

• (00:00:00) - Parshas Behar B'Chokosay
• (00:01:11) - Parshas, B' Hokosai and Parshos
• (00:06:44) - Parshas Behar
• (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 discusses the importanve of not letting negativity hold you back. He brings out from the Parsha's commandments to kohanim thatwe must be postive and not let any negativity take us down. Rabbi Kohn also speaks about how the Kohen Gadol was a national figure. How he did not show any signs of mourning and what we can learn from that. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:01:22) - A Moment of Reflection on Torah Study
• (00:03:08) - Parshas Emor
• (00:03:33) - Parshha
• (00:08:26) - The Parasha
• (00:13:40) - The Kohanim and Signs of Mourning
• (00:18:45) - The Kohen Gadal
• (00:21:55) - The Commandment of Sukkos

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/   

• (00:00:00) - Parshas Emor
• (00:00:50) - Parshas Amor
• (00:02:52) - The Torah's Special Mitzvos for 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 ideas from Parshas Achrei Mos and Kedoshim. First he discusses how we need to get to a place were the mitzvos are "within us". How it is not enough to just do the mitzvos. We need to do them with enthusiasm. He also brings down a thought from the Sfas Emes on how to give rebuke. If we saw a sin being comitted that means their a small part of that sin being manifested in us. When we searcg for that and do Teshuva the other fellow see that our rebuke is sincere and returns as well. Lastly, he brings down a thought on how the mitzvah of loving our neighbor is not enough to have a loving feeling but to act on those feelings to do postive things. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast: Thank You!
• (00:02:29) - Parshas Kedoshim
• (00:05:41) - Go In My Laws and Protect My Decrees
• (00:10:58) - The Mitzvah of One Day
• (00:15:02) - The Mitzvah of Rebuker (Parasha K
• (00:21:07) - The Mitzvah of Vahafta Lereich

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of not being absolute. Being able to give room to the idea that we might be wrong at times. This connects to a three part idea that Rabbi Kohn brings out from the Parsha. How speaking freely causes us to speak Lashon Harah(Evil Speech). Thsi is caused by arrogance which can be avoided by not being definitive all the time. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Parshas Tazriya & Mitzorah Mz
• (00:01:21) - What is Tsaras?
• (00:05:58) - Parshas Tazriya
• (00:12:32) - Parshas Mitsora
• (00:16:22) - The Law of Speak Hara
• (00:18:56) - Parshas Mitzorah
• (00:22:34) - Protecting ourselves from Lashon Hara

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/  

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:41) - Parshas Tazria Mitzorah
• (00:04:39) - The Law of Tzaras
• (00:14:22) - Be Careful With What You Say
• (00:16:19) - Parshas Mitzorah

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the story of Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aron, teach us how we need to realize the bigger picture. He explains how their error was based on a mistaken outlook of what the divine service of the kohanim was all about. Rabbi Kohn also brings down a lesson from R'Hirsch on the significanc of kosher and how the physical effects the spiritual. Lastly, Rabbi Kohn shares some reflections from the holiday of Pesach which just ended. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Parshha Al Shmini
• (00:01:34) - Jewish holidays, especially Passover
• (00:10:46) - Parsha Shmini
• (00:18:04) - The Laws of Kashrus

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn speaks about how the clearing the ashes on the alter teach us both about routine and renewal. How we need to remeber that the things we have done yesterday we will do today and the things we do today we will do tomorrow. Continuity and routine is key to our spiritual lives. We also see from the ashes on the alter how renewal is also neccasary to keep things fresh and exciting. Additionally he speaks about the power of positive attitude and how the Torah governs our thoughts. Not just our actions. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:02:22) - How to sell my Chometz on Pesach
• (00:04:22) - Parsha Tsav
• (00:06:53) - The Truma Sedeshin
• (00:15:19) - The Jewish idea of renewal and of not focusing on yesterday
• (00:17:24) - The Fire on the Mizbeach
• (00:21:41) - Piggle
• (00:25:12) - The Great Shabbos

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses the extent the Torah goes to protect the honor of another person. Additionally, he discusses the importance of the Mitzvah of Terumas Hadeshen(clearing of the ashes) and how it give us a lesson on outlook.  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/

• (00:00:00) - Parshas Tzav
• (00:01:44) - Parshas Tzav
• (00:10:13) - The Carbon Ola and the Karbon Chatas

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/   

• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha: Sell Your Chomets for Pesach
• (00:01:22) - Parshas Vayikra
• (00:08:43) - The Beginnings of the Parsha
• (00:09:46) - The Voice of God
• (00:16:27) - The Torah's Contribution To A Guilty Offering
• (00:18:30) - The Talmud
• (00:20:10) - Parsha 3, Unfaithfulness

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishkan(Tabernacle) was a microcosm of how we are to live our lives. How we are supposed to make our homes and hearts into a sanctuary for G-D. He also speaks about the diffrent levels of motivation when it cam to the donations of the Mishkan. How it can be a guide for us on pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zone. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:26) - Parshas Pekudei
• (00:01:51) - Parsha Parasha, Vayakhel and Pek
• (00:04:07) - Parsha 1, The Mitzvah of Shabb
• (00:05:34) - The Written Torah and the Oral Torah
• (00:09:32) - The Real Building of the Mishkan
• (00:14:23) - The Vessels of the Mishkan
• (00:19:33) - Parshas Pekude

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the half shekel coin and its significance. What it was used for teaches a lesson on the foundations of the Torah. He also speaks about the benefits of feeling guilty with a lesson from Moshe's reaction to the golden calf. Lastly, Rabbi Kohn discusses the quality that merited Joshua to take over the mantle of leadership from Moshe. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha
• (00:00:36) - Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:02:03) - Parshas Kisisa
• (00:06:53) - The Silver Coins of the Mishkan
• (00:15:48) - The Golden Calf and the Pasuk
• (00:20:36) - The Parasha
• (00:25:29) - Be a Light unto the Nations

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.

• (00:00:00) - The Story of Purim
• (00:05:49) - The Story of Purim
• (00:12:44) - The Purim Story of Haman
• (00:15:50) - The Story of Purim
• (00:21:59) - A mechitza partition
• (00:24:40) - The Message of Purim
• (00:27:46) - Esther the Queen of Purim

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the priestly garments. He discusses the reasons why it was neccasary for the Kohanim to wear special garments. He looks how these sacred vestments caused the kohanim to be elevated and view themselves as a mesenger for the entire Jewish nation. He also talks about the "Tzitz"(the headplate) that the Kohen Gadol(high priest) wore and what it signified. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:00:51) - Parshas Tetzavah
• (00:03:06) - Parsha 4, Kohanim and the Vestments
• (00:08:43) - The Kohen Gadol
• (00:15:23) - The Tzitz
• (00:22:14) - The Ketorah altar

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's lesson on how we all must take when approriate. If someone refuses help when he needs it he is showing a sense of cruelty to himself. He also discusses the Ramban on this week's Parsha which connects the revelation at Sinai to the building of the Mishkan(Tabernacle). Another idea which is discussed is the wording the Torah uses when describing the building of the Menorah. Was it built by Moshe and the Jewish craftsmen or did something miraculous happen. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:00:50) - Rabbi Shlomo Cohen
• (00:01:22) - The Mishkan
• (00:13:33) - Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right
• (00:20:41) - How the Jews Made a Menorah

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishkan(Tabernacle) and its utensils. He talks about how the Aron(Holy Ark) signifies Torah study and how that needs to be the focus of all oour spiritual endeavors. He also takes a lesson from the wording of the verse to show us how Torah study and G-dliness is somehing that is for each and every Jew. 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/  

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• (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
• (00:02:13) - Alumni of Yeshiva Derechaim Speak Out
• (00:04:28) - Parsha
• (00:06:19) - Parshas Vayaka
• (00:15:31) - The Mishkan as a Dwelling Place for the Shechina

Mazel Tov! Its a boy! In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the reason for his missed episode. He gives over the speech he gave at his son's bris this past monday. The connection of circumcision to this week's Parsha. How this mitzvah makes the Jewish people a treasured nation. He also discusses the Parsha's lesson on the importance of not following the crowd. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - Parshas Mishpatim
• (00:02:05) - Thank You
• (00:04:45) - Parshas HaMishpatim
• (00:06:20) - The Jewish People's Teshuvah
• (00:14:17) - The Jewish People's Decision to Accept the Torah
• (00:16:16) - The story of Elio's father
• (00:18:28) - Parshas Mishpatim

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah's commandments on civil laws and specifically the laws regarding damages are not just about financial compensation. He points out how the Torah sets up a system where we can learn to be more caring people by being careful with the property of others. He also speaks about the prohibition of causing pain to a widow and orphan and how that can take differet forms. 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/  

• (00:00:00) - Rabbi Shlomo Cohen
• (00:01:07) - Parsha's Mishpatim
• (00:02:35) - Parsha 3, Civil Law
• (00:04:45) - Parasha 5, Damages in the Torah
• (00:11:37) - Be sensitive to widows and orphans
• (00:16:14) - The Mitzvos of the Pilgrimages

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the lesson that the Parsha teaches us about staying true to the mission. From Moshe we see that one must always stay focused on what is truly important in life and not loose sight of the goal. He also talks about how we see from the Jewish peoples encampment at Mt Sinai how unity is the prerequisite to the Torah and how it causes us to find favor in the eyes of G-D. Lastly, Rabbi Kohn gives insight into why the Torah was given in a dessert and what significance that is to 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/  

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• (00:00:00) - This week's Practical Parsha Podcast features Rabbi Shlomo Cohen
• (00:00:40) - Parshas Yisroel
• (00:02:57) - The Giving of the Torah
• (00:06:17) - Why Moshe Rabbeinu Named His Sons Gershon
• (00:12:08) - The Chavitz Chaim
• (00:13:47) - The Mission of Life
• (00:16:53) - Part 3: Humility and Jewish Unity
• (00:21:17) - Why Did God Give the Torah in the Desert?

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson on how we become empathatic people. From the actions of Moshe we can learn how to develop this powerful trait. He also teaches a beautiful lesson on how the mitzvah of Shabbos can help us our lives without the anxiety of earning a livelehood. He also relates anspirational story from a podcast listener. 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/ 

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• (00:00:00) - A Note from a Listener to The Practical Parsha Podcast
• (00:05:45) - Parasha 6, The Jewish People's 40 Years in the Desert
• (00:08:53) - The Torah's Mitzvah Regarding Shabbos
• (00:13:44) - How to Make a Living
• (00:18:36) - The Power of Empathy in the Battle Against Amalek
• (00:25:24) - The Svasamez and Empathetic Jews