• Ep.153-Parshas Vayeitzei-Fear Of Failure
    Nov 27 2025

    In this week's episodr Rabbi Kohn brings out a lesson on how we must not be afraid to fail. We see from the "mistake" of Yaakov that we must not fear trying even if we might not suceede. He also speaks about the true meaning of "thanksgiving" and what is the highest level of gratitude. 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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    23 Min.
  • Parshas Vayeitzei-Being Indifferent To Evil-Rebroadcast
    Nov 25 2025

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about how we need to be careful to not become complacent to evil. From Jacob we see how he dealt with Laban to make sure that he would not become indifferent to his wicked behavior. He also discusses how we see lessons on dealing with the trait of envy and stubborness from the matriach Rachel. 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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    26 Min.
  • Ep.152-Parshas Toldos-What Was Rivka Thinking?
    Nov 20 2025

    In this week's Parsha Rabbi Kohn looks at the story of Jacob stealing the blessings from Esav. How he listened to the plan thought of by his mother Rivka to "deceive" Yitzchak. What was Rivka thinking? What was her true intent? What is the message for us? He also gives over a powerful lesson on being careful with the feelings of others even when you are in the "right". 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) - Parshas Parshas
    • (00:02:01) - The Parasha
    • (00:06:23) - The Characteristics of Yaakov and Esav
    • (00:10:38) - Stealing the Brachos from Esav
    • (00:15:45) - Parsha 3, The Deception of Esav
    • (00:18:33) - Parsha 5: Because Yaakov Stole the Blessings
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    24 Min.
  • Parshas Toldos-The Art Of Blaming-Rebroadcast 2024
    Nov 17 2025

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a lesson from this week's Parsha on blame. He talks how we learn from Rebecca not to let ourselves blame other for our failures in life. He also discusses a lesson from the Parsha on the essense of prayer. 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) - The Practical Parasha Podcast
    • (00:00:28) - The Parsha
    • (00:03:52) - The lineage of Rivkah in the Parsha
    • (00:11:59) - Why Hashem Made The Matriarchs Barren
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    20 Min.
  • Ep.151-Parshas Chayei Sarah-Bringing Out Beauty
    Nov 13 2025

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses three lessons from the Parsha 1) The importance of hearing the true meaning of one's words. 2)The power of living every day to the fullest 3) How we must bring out the beauty in the world around us. He teaches a powerful lesson from Sfas Emes on how the conversion of Eliezer teaches us about our mission to bring light to the world. 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) - Rabbi Shlomo Cohen hosts the Practical Parsha Podcast
    • (00:00:29) - Parshas Chayasara
    • (00:05:22) - The Exchange of Money
    • (00:13:07) - Avraham Was Old, Well-On in Years
    • (00:18:06) - The Story of Eliezer and Rivkah
    • (00:23:25) - The Talk Between Eliezer and Rivkah
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    28 Min.
  • Parshas Chayei Sarah-The 1% Changes-Rebroadcast 2024
    Nov 10 2025

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the concept of 1% changes. He gives over the speech tha the gave at the dinner that he was honored at as well as an idea on the Parsha. He brings out from the Parsha how we need to give importance in life to things that are truly important. 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) - The Practical Parasha
    • (00:02:06) - Guest of Honor at Bensalem Jewish Outreach Dinner
    • (00:03:36) - The Small Changes Made by the British Cycling Team
    • (00:09:56) - Parshas Chayasara
    • (00:17:22) - Parsha 5, The Importance of Personal Priorities
    • (00:20:16) - PODCAST: The Speech
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    21 Min.
  • Ep.150-Parshas Vayaira-Responsibility Over Pain
    Nov 7 2025

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

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    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Practical Parasha Podcast
    • (00:01:34) - Parshas Vayera
    • (00:06:53) - The Parasha
    • (00:15:05) - The Episode of Sedom
    • (00:21:11) - The Akedah, The Binding of Yitzhak
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    27 Min.
  • Parshas Vayaira-Living For The Greater Good-Rebroadcast 2024
    Nov 4 2025

    In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses a powerful lesson from the weekly Parsha about how we need to look at ourselves. That it always more important to bring about "kavod shomayim"(honor of heaven) even at the expense of our own honor. Because we are not here for just ourselves. He also talks about how we learn a lesson from Avraham to serve G-D with both our good and evil inclinations. 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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    23 Min.