Ep.192-Parshas Vayera-Why We Do Kindness

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn explores the rson why we do Chessed(kindness). Is it for others or for ourselves? He also speaks about the importance of using our intelect over emotion. This is a major theme in this weeks Parsha. Another idea discussed is the importance in remembering the good that we are doing even if it is not exactly were we want it to be. 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) - Introduction and Parsha Overview (00:00:49) - Sedom and Lot's Story (00:04:27) - Birth of Yitzchak and Banishment of Yishmael (00:05:37) - The Akedah: Binding of Isaac (00:06:41) - Mind Over Emotions Lesson (00:09:24) - Avraham's Longing for Guests (00:10:24) - Why Chesed Matters Even Without Need (00:12:30) - Sanctity of Life and Helping Others (00:14:26) - True Beneficiary of Doing Chesed (00:16:40) - Pleading for Sedom and Self-Comparison (00:18:16) - Balancing Humility and Self-Worth (00:21:43) - Sending Away Hagar and Yishmael - Acting Without Delay (00:23:02) - Closing Remarks