The Practical Parsha Podcast

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the powerful lesson we learn from the Parsha on how we need to realize our responsibilities even in the face of pain. We see from Hagar action show we are not supposed to act. He also discusses the true tolerance of Abraham. How we must learn to seperate the action from the person. Lastly he brings out a lesson from the binding of Isaac on how we never loose when we do what Hashem wants. 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 this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Housekeeping (00:01:24) - Overview of Parshas Vayera (00:02:01) - Three Angels, Sodom, and Lot's Rescue (00:03:19) - Sarah's Abduction and Birth of Yitzchak (00:04:12) - Hagar and Yishmael Expelled (00:05:03) - The Akedah - Binding of Isaac (00:06:30) - Hagar's Reaction: A Lesson in Parental Responsibility (00:12:37) - Mastering Emotions Over Pain and Duty (00:14:44) - Sodom's Evil and Avraham's Plea for Mercy (00:18:51) - Separating the Person from the Act: Tolerance Lessons (00:20:55) - The Akedah's Deeper Meaning and Doing What's Right (00:26:19) - Closing Thoughts and Sign-off

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how Avraham teaches us to transact in faith. How we need to grow in the things that we do and improve upon the things we are doing already. This includes in our trust in Hashem. He also speaks how the Avos "forefathers" give us instruction on taking action and not sitting idly. We must move forward. 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 this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Parsha Overview (00:00:37) - Summary of Parshas Lech Lecha (00:04:23) - Ma'aseh Avos Siman Labanim: Forefathers' Legacy (00:07:12) - Avraham's Action with Sarah in Egypt (00:09:11) - The Power of Taking Action vs Indecision (00:10:18) - Chavetz Chaim: Knowing Your Destination (00:12:23) - Setting Goals and Trusting the Journey (00:13:59) - Bris Bein HaBesarim and Avraham's Faith (00:15:50) - Working on Faith: Insights from Rabbi Turski (00:19:19) - Growth Mindset in Mitzvos and Life (00:21:22) - Closing Remarks

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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (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