The Practical Parsha Podcast

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 Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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 [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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 [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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 [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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 spiritually. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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 [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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 email [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

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 the trait of laziness. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  

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. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected].To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcasts use these links- positiveperspectives.castos.com/ or the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/