Best Shlomo Kohn Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.96-Parshas Vaeschanan-Be Persistent 22:17

10h ago22:17

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses from the Parsha how we need to be persistent. Not just in our goals in lif e but especially our spiritual ambitions. He also asks about the commandment in this week's Parsha to love G-D. How can we have a commandment to love? Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please emai…

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Parshas Vaeschanan-Rebroadcast 2023 21:59

2d ago21:59

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Parsha on how to accomplish goals which might seem impossible. To focus on the challenges and goals of today. To keep the focus on things that are in front of us now. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabb…

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Ep.95-Parshas Devarim-Saying It Like It Is 22:43

10d ago22:43

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses 2 lessons from the first verse of Devarim. 1)Using the hints around us to improve ourselves 2)How we must say it like it is. To say what we beleive and not be afraid of who we are. He also discusses how the Parsha teaches us how Derech Eretz(respect) must be the foundation to all that we do. Subscribe to …

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Parshas Devarim-Rebroadcast 2023 17:53

15d ago17:53

17:53

In this week's Podcast Rabbi Kohn gives an insight in how to properly give constructive critisizim. learning from Moshe Rabbanu we see an important method in giving rebuke properly. He also speaks how we how others view us is the way we view others. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gm…

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Parshas Matos-Maasei-Rebroadcast 2023 18:12

22d ago18:12

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the importance of putting our families first. How we learn whanot to do from the tribes of Ruvain and Gad. He also discusses the connection between the death of the Kohen Gadol(High Priest) and an inadvertant killer going free from the City of Refuge. This event gives us an important insight into sharin…

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Ep.94-Parshas Pinchas-Defending "YOUR" G-D 23:16

24d ago23:16

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks the question of why the Torah says that Pinchas acted zealously for "his G-D". Why does the Torah use the singular wording in this context? With 2 answers Rabbi Kohn teaches about the concept of Leshaim Shomayim(for the sake of heaven) and the idea that we must view situations taht G-D has commanded us specifi…

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Parshas Pinchas-Rebroadcast 2023 20:21

29d ago20:21

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In this week,s Practical Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Census of the Jewish people demonstrates that nothing can stand in the will of G-D. He talks how we should use this idea to focus on our "small" successes because we really don't know how far it can go. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please e…

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Ep.93-Parshas Balak-Wake Up And Smell The Coffee 22:31

1M ago22:31

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In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn expalins how we need to "wake up and smaell the coffee". We see from Bilaam who ignored the messages from G-D that we need to keep our eyes and ears open to see the messages that G-D sends us every day. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To l…

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Parshas Chukas -The Enigma Of The Red Heifer(Red Cow)-Rebroadcast 2022 21:22

1M ago21:22

21:22

Do some things in life not make sense sometimes? Do you ever wish you had the answers to humanities greatest questions? In this episode of The Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson from the mysterious mitzvah of the Para Adumah(Red Heifer). He also looks at an important insight from the sin of Moshe Rabbanu and how we can learn fro…

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Ep.92-Parshas Korach- Its Not Always About Being Right 23:44

2M ago23:44

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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 R…

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Parshas Korach-Don't Play With Fire-Rebroadcast 18:40

2M ago18:40

18:40

Did your mother ever tell you not to play with fire? Probably yes! In this weeks Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how machlokes(fighting) is like fire, the cause why Korach began a rebellion against Moshe and how we can learn from it. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmai…

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Ep.91-Parshas Shelach-Slow and Steady Wins The Race 17:26

2M ago17:26

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks the question of the generation of the desert could have doubts about G-D if they experienced first hand the miracles of Eygpt. Why did they think that G-D could not bring them into the land. He also talks about the connection between the mitzvah of tzitis and the story of the spies. Suscribe to The Practical P…

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Parshas Shelach-Rebroadcast 2023 25:12

2M ago25:12

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How do you stand up for what you beleive in? Do you fight the negative forces around you? Or is it better to keep quiet and and keep yourself strong in a crazy world? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from Joshua And Caleb on how to deal with a world that is filled with negativity and false ideas. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Po…

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Ep.90-Parshas Bahaloscha-Spiritual Deficiency Syndrome 24:15

2M ago24:15

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about SDS(spiritual deficiency syndrome). He takes a lesson from the complainers who came to Moshe with a quam about the Manna. What was really bothering them and what can we learn from it? He also talks about how the Jewish people traveling with G-D teaches us an important lesson in the laws of Shabbos and o…

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Parshas Bahaloscha-Rebroadcast 2023 20:06

2M ago20:06

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In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of finding inner strength to acheive our goals. Learning from the famous Midrash of Aaron Hakohen he brings out how we can be like the levites even if we are not levites. He also talks about the Clouds of Glory and their fundamental lesson. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha…

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Ep.89-Parshas Nasso-With Unity Is Blessing 24:30

2M ago24:30

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discussses the power that unity has in allowing the blessings that G-D has bestowed upon us to flow into our lives. From the wording of the priestly blessing he brings out this powerful lesson. He also talks about the mitzvah of Nazir and the how the process is supposed to transform him to have a different outlook …

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Parshas Bamidbar-Rebroadcast 2023 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

In thos week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's outlook on how diversity can be our strength. With a lesson from the Degalim(banners) of the twelve tribes he shows how different strenghts can complement each other. He also explains how the Aron(Ark) carried its carriers and the lesson we can learn from it. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha …

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Ep.88-The Importance of Government(Chapter 3 Mishna 2) 15:47

3M ago15:47

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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…

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Ep.88-Parshas Bechukosei- To Walk With The Torah 21:24

3M ago21:24

21:24

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the first verse of the Parsha. 3 ideas which from the Parsha which are intrinsic to a Jew's relationship with G-D. 1)To toil in Torah. 2)To try your best 3)To "walk with the Torah". Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabb…

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Ep.87-Knowing Were You Come From(Chapter 3 Mishna 1) 23:31

3M ago23:31

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Please excuse the sound quality for this episode as we had a technical difficulty. 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…

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Ep.87-Parshas Behar/Lag B'Omer -The Secret of Lag B'Omer 26:42

3M ago26:42

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn gives a practical lesson on the significance of Lag B'Omer. He brings out the reason why this day is so joyous when it would seem to be commemerating a sad event. He also talks about the weekly Parsha of Behar and how the shofar of the Jubilee helps ease our suffering and isolation when we are facing challenge. Sus…

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Parshas Behar-Rebroadcast 2023 21:28

3M ago21:28

21:28

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn disproves the notion that "ignorance is bliss" with a lesson from the weekly Parsha. He also discusses the practical lessons that we can take out from the mitzvah of Shemittah(The Sabbatical Year). Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen …

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Ep.86-Parshas Emor-Reverence, Not Hero Worship 24:55

3M ago24:55

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah tells us to look at our mentors. How we need to recognize that ultimately it is G-D that makes us holy and that our effort is needed to get to our full potential. He also speaks about the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem(Sanctifying the name of G-D). Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For qu…

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Parshas Emor-Rebroadcast 21:53

3M ago21:53

21:53

In this week's episode of The Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from the Kohen Gadol(High Priest) on how we are very strong and resilient people. How we can overcome the strongest emotions and still be happy and joyous. He also talks about the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem(Sanctification of G-D's) name. How it is not just martyrdom. Su…

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Ep.85-Parshas Kedoshim-Sanctifying Ourselves In The Permitted 20:49

3M ago20:49

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the idea how something that is permitted is not always correct. That even with things that are permitted we need to have a level of restraint and moderation in order to acheiv our ultimate goal of closeness to Hashem. He also explains why the Torah swithces the order of mother before father by the mitzvah…

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Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim-Rebroadcast 20:19

4M ago20:19

20:19

Have you ever heard of the "scapegoat"? In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses this mitzvah and brings out a practical lesson. He also explains how every Jew has the ability to be "kadosh"(be holy) and sanctify themselves in their lives. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShl…

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Ep.86-Doing YOUR Best(Chapter 2 Mishna 21) 16:09

4M ago16:09

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Please excuse the sound quality for this episode as we had a technical difficulty. 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 …

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Ep.84-Parshas Achrei Mos-Knowing G-D In All Of Our Ways 32:26

4M ago32:26

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In this week's epiosde Rabbi kohn discusses the difference between Judaism and the rest of the religions of the world. How remembering G-D in all circumstances is reminded to us in th eprohibition of imitaing the nations of the world. He also talks about the reason why the Torah speaks out the death of Aarons 2 sons when the prohibition of entering…

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Parshas Tazria- Rebroadcast 2023 22:31

4M ago22:31

22:31

What is "tuma"(spiritual impurity)? How does it work? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn give 2 explanations to help understand tuma. He also gives an insight from a story of "coincidence" that happened to him this week. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Koh…

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Ep.83-Parshas Shemini-Sympathy Is Not Empathy 22:41

5M ago22:41

22:41

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the difference between sympathy and empathy. From the Parsha we learn how Aaron Hakohen(the high priest) learnt about empathy when it came to offfering the sacrifices on th alter. He also dicusses the true way how to get to a spiritual "high". Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or com…

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Parshas Shemini-Rebroadcast 2023 20:27

5M ago20:27

20:27

In this week's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn learns from the silence of Aharon Hakohen(Aron the High Priest) about accepting the will of Hashem(G-D). How the key to having happiness is accepting the will of G-D and recognizing that instinctively it is for our good. He also discusses kosher and how "you are what you eat" both physically and sp…

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Ep.85-The Travesty Of "Killing Time"(Chapter 2 Mishna 20) 21:31

5M ago21:31

21:31

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 o…

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Ep.82-Parshas Tzav- Glad Talking 20:09

5M ago20:09

20:09

In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of talking about the good things in our life. He brings out a lesson from the Korban Todah(The sacrifrice of thanksgiving)how the Torah focuses on speaking good and not "kvetching" about all the bad that happens to us. He also talks about the strong wording which the Torah uses when speakin…

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Parshas Tzav-Rebroadcast 2023 17:36

5M ago17:36

17:36

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 …

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Ep.81-Parshas Vayikra-Good Guilt & Bad Guilt 21:59

5M ago21:59

21:59

Is guilt or embarrasment ever good? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's outlook on how guilt and embarrasment can be something positive. He also discusses true humility and why the Torah has a small Aleph in the word Vayikra. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.c…

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Ep.84-Maximizing The Effects Of The Torah(Chapter 2 Mishna 19) 14:12

5M ago14:12

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In this week's episode Rabbi kohn discusses the Mishna's teaching of being diligent in Torah study. How continous study is the key even if it not as much as you would want it to be. To keeep the connection going even in the hardest moments. Subscribe to The Pirkei Avos Podcast. Living with Torah ethics. For questions or comments please email RabbiS…

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Special Episode_The Purim Story-Then and Now-Rebroadcast 33:16

5M ago33:16

33:16

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 plea…

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Parshas Vayikra-Rebroadcast 2023 22:51

5M ago22:51

22:51

What comes to your mind when I say "lets offer a sacrifice"? Do you think of a barbaric ritual? Do you think of cannibals? In this episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the service of the korbanos and how they are improperly translated as sacrifices and how we can learn from them. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please e…

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Ep.80-Parshas Vayakel-What Is A "Wise Heart"? 20:55

5M ago20:55

20:55

What is a "wise heart"? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's usage of the word wise heart numerous times in the Parsha. What does it mean? What can we learn from it? He also discusses the praises of Betzalel, the foreman of the Mishkan(Tabernacle). How he used his ability to bring honor to G-D. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Po…

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Parshas Vayakel-Rebroadcast 2023 19:20

6M ago19:20

19:20

Have you ever rationalized why its important for you not to do a mitzvah? Have you ever told yourself that it would be better for me not to do something good? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn teaches a lesson from the Parsha on where we go wrong when we rationlize. He also discusses a fundamental lesson from the nesiim(leaders of the tribes) on th…

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Ep.79-Parshas Ki Sisa-Shabbos Is A Sign 25:46

6M ago25:46

25:46

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the r=Torah's reference to Shabbos as a sign. What does that mean? Why is Shabbos given such unparreled importance in Judaism. He also asks why it was neccasary for Moshe to smash the first Luchos(Tablets). Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gm…

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Parshas Ki Sisa-Rebroadcast 2023 22:58

6M ago22:58

22:58

Have you ever heard of the "Evil Eye"? what is it and how does it work? In this week's episode of the Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses the half shekel coin that was used to count the Jewish people and the concept of "Ayin Hora"(Evil Eye). He also brings out a powerful lesson on being your best advocate from the sin of the golden calf. …

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Ep.78-Parshas Tetzaveh-Unconditional Kindness 23:16

6M ago23:16

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we learn from the Parsha the concept of unconditional kindness. To do for others even if we are not going to get anything in return. He also brings down a powerful lesson on how we need to deal with different people in different ways. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments…

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Parshas Tetzaveh-Rebroadcast 2023 18:58

6M ago18:58

18:58

In this weeks's Practical Parsha Podcast Rabbi Kohn talks about being the best you can be. He learns out an amazing lesson from the olive oil of the menorah on what G-D expects of us. He also brings out a fundamental lesson from the vestments of the Kohen Gadol(High Priest) on the two types of caring. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For …

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Ep.77-Parshas Teruma-Doing All YOU Can Do 22:50

6M ago22:50

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn brings down a lesson from the Chofetz Chaim how G-D only expects us to do what we can do and not some one else. He also talks about the significance of the placement of the vessels of the Mishkan(Tabernacle) and how it relates to us. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email R…

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Parshas Teruma-Rebroadcast 2023 19:22

6M ago19:22

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Is it only hard to be a giver? Or, is it also difficult to be a taker? In this week's podcast Rabbi Kohn discusses how one must take in order to give and the concept of histadlus(due diligince). Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com.To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use th…

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Ep.76-Parshas Mishpatim-Not Always Does Majority Rule 23:03

6M ago23:03

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks how following after the majority is not always the correct thing to do. When it comes to how to behave and to compare oureselves we can't neccasarily look at what everyone else is doing to determine the correct behavior. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShl…

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Parshas Mishpatim-Rebroadcast 2023 20:55

7M ago20:55

20:55

Are Civil Laws Divine? Are the laws that govern the behavior of society legislated in the Torah? Do they have the same staus as the 10 commandments? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the juxataposition of the civil laws of the Torah and the Ten commandments teaches us an important lesson. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For…

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Ep.75-Parshas Yisro-Doing Your Part But Relying On G-D 25:47

7M ago25:47

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn takes a lesson from Yisro(Jethro) the father in law of Moshe on the proper balance one must take when it comes to the things we want to acheive in life. Doing our best but at the same realizing that it is not our effort which gives us the success but rather divine assistance. For questions or comments please email …

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Ep.83-The Balancing Act Of Prayer(Chapter 2 Mishna 18) 32:51

7M ago32:51

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the delicate balance a person must have when it comes to prayer. On one hand we need to make sure we pray every day but at the same time we need to prevent ourselves from letting our tefilos(prayers) become to routine(autopilot). He gives three tips for keeping the correct balance and approach. Subscribe …

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