The Practical Parsha Podcast

Shlomo Kohn
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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    Parshas Terumah-A Place For G-D Within US-Rebroadcast 2025

    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 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/   To donate to my Yeshiva -Yeshiva Derech Chaim use this secure link www.charidy.com/ydc/skohn 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(00:02:13) - Alumni of Yeshiva Derechaim Speak Out(00:04:28) - Parsha(00:06:19) - Parshas Vayaka(00:15:31) - The Mishkan as a Dwelling Place for the Shechina

    24 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Ep.162-Parshas Mishpatim-Mazel Tov....Its A Boy!!!

    Mazel Tov! Its a boy! In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the reason for his missed episode. He gives over the speech he gave at his son's bris this past monday. The connection of circumcision to this week's Parsha. How this mitzvah makes the Jewish people a treasured nation. He also discusses the Parsha's lesson on the importance of not following the crowd. 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/  To donate to my Yeshiva -Yeshiva Derech Chaim use this secure link www.charidy.com/ydc/skohn If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Mishpatim(00:02:05) - Thank You(00:04:45) - Parshas HaMishpatim(00:06:20) - The Jewish People's Teshuvah(00:14:17) - The Jewish People's Decision to Accept the Torah(00:16:16) - The story of Elio's father(00:18:28) - Parshas Mishpatim

    23 min

  3. FEB 11

    Parshas Mishpatim-Damage Control-Rebroadcast 2025

    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 and how that can take differet forms. 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) - Rabbi Shlomo Cohen(00:01:07) - Parsha's Mishpatim(00:02:35) - Parsha 3, Civil Law(00:04:45) - Parasha 5, Damages in the Torah(00:11:37) - Be sensitive to widows and orphans(00:16:14) - The Mitzvos of the Pilgrimages

    22 min

  4. FEB 2

    Parshas Yisro-Staying True To The Mission-Rebroadcast 2025

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the lesson that the Parsha teaches us about staying true to the mission. From Moshe we see that one must always stay focused on what is truly important in life and not loose sight of the goal. He also talks about how we see from the Jewish peoples encampment at Mt Sinai how unity is the prerequisite to the Torah and how it causes us to find favor in the eyes of G-D. Lastly, Rabbi Kohn gives insight into why the Torah was given in a dessert and what significance that is to 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) - This week's Practical Parsha Podcast features Rabbi Shlomo Cohen(00:00:40) - Parshas Yisroel(00:02:57) - The Giving of the Torah(00:06:17) - Why Moshe Rabbeinu Named His Sons Gershon(00:12:08) - The Chavitz Chaim(00:13:47) - The Mission of Life(00:16:53) - Part 3: Humility and Jewish Unity(00:21:17) - Why Did God Give the Torah in the Desert?

    25 min

  5. JAN 29

    Ep.161-Parshas Beshalach-How To Develop Empathy?

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson on how we become empathatic people. From the actions of Moshe we can learn how to develop this powerful trait. He also teaches a beautiful lesson on how the mitzvah of Shabbos can help us our lives without the anxiety of earning a livelehood. He also relates anspirational story from a podcast listener. 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) - A Note from a Listener to The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:05:45) - Parasha 6, The Jewish People's 40 Years in the Desert(00:08:53) - The Torah's Mitzvah Regarding Shabbos(00:13:44) - How to Make a Living(00:18:36) - The Power of Empathy in the Battle Against Amalek(00:25:24) - The Svasamez and Empathetic Jews

    27 min

  6. JAN 26

    Parshas Beshalach-Earning A Livelihood Is As Difficult As Splitting The Sea-Rebroadcast 2025

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the conection the Talmud makes from earning a livelihood to splitting of the sea. What does this teach us? He also explains why the Jewish people panicked by the sea instead of possibly fighting the Eygptians. Lasly, he gives an insight why the source for beautifying mitzvos is sourcrd in this week's Parsha. 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 Peshalach(00:00:29) - The Parsha(00:09:14) - Levi Yisroel on Earning a livelihood(00:15:33) - The Mishnah on Mitzvah

    23 min

  7. JAN 22

    Ep.160-Parshas Bo- Grabbing At Straws/Believing What We Want To Believe

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about why Moshe changed what G-D told him to say to the Pharaoh. When he told Pharoah about the plague of the firstborn he said at "about midnight" instead of at midnight. Why did Moshe do this? Does G-D not know how to tell time? He also speaks about the mitzvah of the korban Pesach. How family is important to our Judaism and how are Judaism brings our families together. 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(00:01:18) - Parshha's Bow(00:08:04) - The Plague of the Firstborn(00:17:51) - The Great Desecration of Hashem(00:20:04) - The Mitzvah of Karbon Pesach

    27 min

  8. JAN 18

    Parshas Bo-The Legacy Of My Uncle-Rabbi Shmuel Kohn Z"T"L-Rebroadcast

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the legacy of his uncle Rabbi Shmuel Kohn who passed away suddenly this week. He makes a connection from the Parsha to the life that he lived and how we can gain from it. More specifically Rabbi Kohn goes over the famous essay from Nachmondies on this weeks Parsha which was origanally taught to him by his Uncle. Making a connection from he lessons of Nachmondies to who Rabbi Shmuel Kohn was as a person and how we can learn from him. 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(00:00:45) - A Personal Moment in the Weekly Parasha(00:03:45) - Parshas Bo(00:06:02) - The Mitzvah of the Karbon Pesach(00:11:44) - The Ramban(00:18:53) - The Law of God's Sustaining the World(00:20:34) - The Hidden Miracles of Our Lives

    27 min
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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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