Episodios

  • Ep.169-Parshas Tazria-Metzorah-Not Being Absolute All The Time
    Apr 16 2026

    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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    24 m
  • Parshas Tazria-Metzora-The Power Of Speech-Rebroadcast 2025
    Apr 13 2026

    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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  • Ep.168-Parshas Shemini-Making It NOT Personal
    Apr 10 2026

    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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    Chapters
    • (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
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    24 m
  • Ep.167-Parshas Tzav/Shabbos Hagadol-Routine And Renewal
    Mar 26 2026

    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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    Chapters
    • (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
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  • Parshas Tzav-Protecting Human Dignity-Rebroadcast
    Mar 24 2026

    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/

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  • Parshas Vayikra-Do You Hear G-D's Voice-Rebroadcast 2025
    Mar 16 2026

    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/

    Chapters
    • (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
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  • Ep.166-Parshas Vayakel-Pikudei-The Mishkan, A Microcosm Of Our World
    Mar 12 2026

    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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  • Ep.165-Parshas Ki Sisa- Bases Of Faith
    Mar 6 2026

    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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    Chapters
    • (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
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    26 m