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WHAT MY TEACHER SAID by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
A young boy comes home from Hebrew School, and his father asks him what he learned today. Today we learned how the Jews left Egypt, says the son. Really. Tell me about it, the father says, settling … Continue reading →
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FIGHTERS AND BUILDERS, in Israel and Hawaii by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
The last chapters of the Book of Numbers accent words and conditions that echo significantly in modern times. Still camped on the east side of the Jordan River, Moses and his associates, Elazar the High Priest (Aarons son and successor … Continue reading →
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HEIRS, HEIRESSES AND ERRORS by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
This week we will read in the 27th chapter of Numbers the plea of five women. It seems that a man named Zelophehad the name sounds better and easier in Hebrew, Tzlof-khod (two syllables, not four) had … Continue reading →
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TRUE OR FALSE by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
Balaams story in Numbers 22-25 presents a classic example of a high placed, sought after, honored figure. In this case he is a sorcerer hired by a king named Balak to curse Israel. His story brings us some pointed lessons. … Continue reading →
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