Podcast

The Practical Parsha Podcast

Education, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement

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.

Episodes
325
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
25 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

325 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep.192-Parshas Vayera-Why We Do Kindness

    Episode 192

    Show notes

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn explores the rson why we do Chessed(kindness). Is it for others or for ourselves? He also speaks about the importance of using our intelect over emotion. This is a major theme in this weeks Parsha. Another idea discussed is the importance in remembering the good that we are doing even if it is not exactly were we want it to be. 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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    23 min
  2. Parshas Vayaira-Responsibility Over Pain-Rebroadcast 2025

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    27 min
  3. Ep.191-Parshas Lech Lecha-Transacting With Our Faith

    Episode 191

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    22 min
  4. Ep.190-Parshas Noach-Believing In The Product

    Episode 190

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    21 min
  5. Parshas Noach-Putting In The Effort-Rebroadcast 2025

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    28 min
  6. Ep.189-Parshas Bereishis-The Spark Of G-D Within

    Episode 189

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    23 min
  7. Ep.188-Vezos HaBracha/Simchas Torah-Celebrating The Completion Of The Torah

    Episode 188

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    26 min
  8. Ep.187-Parshas Haazinu-The Distortion Of Logic

    Episode 187

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    21 min
  9. Ep.186-Parshas Nitzavim-Vayailech-Power In Numbers

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    23 min
  10. Parshas Niztavim-Vayeilach-Rebroadcast 2023

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ or https://positiveperspectives.castos.com/

    26 min
  11. Ep.185-Parshas Ki Savo-The Benefits Of Being held Accountable

    Episode 185

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    25 min
  12. Parshas Ki Savo- The Blessing Of The Curses-Rebroadcast 2025

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    22 min
  13. Ep.184-Parshas Ki Seitzei- Unlocking The Next Mitzvah

    Episode 184

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    28 min
  14. Parshas Ki Seitzei-Don't Trust Yourself-Rebroadcast 2025

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    28 min
  15. Ep.183-Parshas Shoftim-The Danger Lurking Unseen

    Episode 183

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    27 min
  16. Parshas Shoftim-The True Power Of Prophecy-Rebroadcast 2025

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    24 min
  17. Ep.182-Parshas Re'eh-How To Overcome Grief And Pain

    Episode 182

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    23 min
  18. Ep.181-Parshas Eikev-The Secret To Joy

    Episode 181

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    24 min
  19. Parshas Eikev-The "Eyes" Of G-D Are On Us-Rebroadcast

    Show notes

    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

    25 min
  20. Ep.180-Parshas Vaeschanan-Taking It Day By Day

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    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- https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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    27 min

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