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The Practical Parsha Podcast

Shlomo Kohn

Have you ever wanted to learn about the weekly Parsha(Torah Portion) in a practical and applicable way? To gain insights and clarity on the Parsha of the week. Join Rabbi Shlomo Kohn weekly as he brings out ideas from the Parsha that every person can relate to. His style is clear, concise, and easy to listen to. Subscribe to the Practical Parsha Podcast.

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Thursday · 22 min
Ep.186-Parshas Nitzavim-Vayailech-Power In Numbers
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the power of being part of the community. He brings a lesson from the Parsha on how being with other good people is something that can protect us and make us better people. He also discusses how the power of a good commitment to change can already effect a difference in a person being better. He also shares a lesson from the Parsha on how to act when in a postion of leadership. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments pleas
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August 30 · 26 min
Parshas Niztavim-Vayeilach-Rebroadcast 2023
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
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#185
August 27 · 24 min
Ep.185-Parshas Ki Savo-The Benefits Of Being held Accountable
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/ If you would like to support thi
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August 23 · 21 min
Parshas Ki Savo- The Blessing Of The Curses-Rebroadcast 2025
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/ If you would like to suppor
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#184
August 20 · 27 min
Ep.184-Parshas Ki Seitzei- Unlocking The Next Mitzvah
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 mitzva
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August 16 · 28 min
Parshas Ki Seitzei-Don't Trust Yourself-Rebroadcast 2025
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
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#183
August 13 · 27 min
Ep.183-Parshas Shoftim-The Danger Lurking Unseen
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
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August 11 · 24 min
Parshas Shoftim-The True Power Of Prophecy-Rebroadcast 2025
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 podca
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#182
August 7 · 23 min
Ep.182-Parshas Re'eh-How To Overcome Grief And Pain
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- th
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#181
July 30 · 24 min
Ep.181-Parshas Eikev-The Secret To Joy
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 ot
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July 26 · 24 min
Parshas Eikev-The "Eyes" Of G-D Are On Us-Rebroadcast
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 R
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July 21 · 26 min
Ep.180-Parshas Vaeschanan-Taking It Day By Day
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 thi
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#179
July 9 · 26 min
Ep.179-Parshas Maatos-Masei-Its All About The Journey
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
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#178
July 2 · 24 min
Ep.178-Parshas Pinchas-Your Actions Matter A Lot
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.c
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June 29 · 25 min
Parshas Pinchas- Acquiring Eternity In A Moment-Rebroadcast 2025
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
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June 22 · 23 min
Parshas Chukas-Slander And Serpents-Rebroadcast
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/
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#177
June 18 · 25 min
Ep.177-Parshas Korach-Going Off The Deep End With Envy
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
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June 15 · 23 min
Parshas Korach- Its Not Always About Being Right-Rebroadcast 2024
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/
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#176
June 12 · 24 min
Ep.176-Parshas Shelach-Hysteria's Havoc
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 qu
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#175
June 5 · 26 min
Ep.175-Parshas Bahaloscha-Keeping The Enthusiasm-ANNIVERSARY EPISODE
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 ema
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