The Practical Parsha Podcast

Mar 26 2025 199 ep. 21 mins 4
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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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Ep.123-Parshas Pekudei-G-D Wants Your Heart

Mar 26 2025 21 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses what G-D truly desires from a person. Does he want gold and silver? He brings a lesson from the Tabernacle that G-D really wants that a persons heart should be directed to Him. He also brings out a lessonfrom the wording in the verse how we must do our part but success is ultimately not in our hands. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podc

Ep.122-Parshas Vayakel-Unlocking Your Hidden Strengths

Mar 19 2025 25 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection between the commandment of Shabbos and the building of the Tabernacle. How resting on the 7th day gives meaning to the work on the other six. He also learns an important lesson from the Jewish artisans who built the Tabernacle on how we can unlock our hidden strengths. Lastly he asks a question from this week's Parsha on a

Parshas Vayakel-What Is A Wise Heart?-Rebroadcast 2024

Mar 16 2025 20 mins  
What is a "wise heart"? In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's usage of the word wise heart numerous times in the Parsha. What does it mean? What can we learn from it? He also discusses the praises of Betzalel, the foreman of the Mishkan(Tabernacle). How he used his ability to bring honor to G-D. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments p

Parshas Ki Sisa-Shabbos Is A Sign-Rebroadcast 2024

Mar 09 2025 25 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Torah's reference to Shabbos as a sign. What does that mean? Why is Shabbos given such unparreled importance in Judaism. He also asks why it was neccasary for Moshe to smash the first Luchos(Tablets). Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rabbi Kohn's ot

Ep.121-Parshas Tetzaveh-Dressing For Success

Mar 06 2025 22 mins  
In this week's epiosde Rabbi Kohn discusses the connection from Parshas Tetzaveh and the special Torah portion of Zachor. From the teachings of the Sfas Emes he brings out how the commandment of the service in the Tabernacle gives us a message on how to impart the teachings of the Torah to our children. He also explains how the vestments of the kohanim "dressed them for success". H

Parshas Tetzaveh-Unconditional Kindness-Rebroadcast 2024

Mar 02 2025 23 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we learn from the Parsha the concept of unconditional kindness. To do for others even if we are not going to get anything in return. He also brings down a powerful lesson on how we need to deal with different people in different ways. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmai

Ep.120-Parshas Terumah-A Place For G-D Within US

Feb 26 2025 23 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the Mishkan(Tabernacle) and its utensils. He talks about how the Aron(Holy Ark) signifies Torah study and how that needs to be the focus of all oour spiritual endeavors. He also takes a lesson from the wording of the verse to show us how Torah study and G-dliness is somehing that is for each and every Jew. Subscribe to The Practical Parsh

Parshas Teruma-Doing All YOU Can-Rebroadcast

Feb 23 2025 22 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn brings down a lesson from the Chofetz Chaim how G-D only expects us to do what we can do and not some one else. He also talks about the significance of the placement of the vessels of the Mishkan(Tabernacle) and how it relates to us. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen

Ep.119-Parshas Mishpatim-Damage Control

Feb 19 2025 22 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Torah's commandments on civil laws and specifically the laws regarding damages are not just about financial compensation. He points out how the Torah sets up a system where we can learn to be more caring people by being careful with the property of others. He also speaks about the prohibition of causing pain to a widow and orphan

Parshas Mishpatim-Not Always Does Majority Rule-Rebroadcast

Feb 16 2025 23 mins  
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks how following after the majority is not always the correct thing to do. When it comes to how to behave and to compare oureselves we can't neccasarily look at what everyone else is doing to determine the correct behavior. Suscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Rab