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Monthly Archives: December 2012
EXODUS AGAIN? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon
Two simple Hebrew words stand out in this weeks reading of the first chapter of the Book of Exodus. One is am Nation. The other is mas Tax. Lets see how they work. First we review the identities of Jacobs family … Continue reading →
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WHEN LIFE ENDS by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
WHEN LIFE ENDS Sedrah Va-ykhee The last reading in the Book of Genesis starts with Jacobs farewell message to his sons, describes his death, and concludes with the death of one of those sons, Joseph who survived his … Continue reading →
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THE POWER OF CONNECTION by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
Last week, in Genesis 42, Josephs epic has him taking advantage of his brothers by accusing them of spying. Then he demands that they bring their youngest brother Benjamin when they come back to buy more food. He even takes one … Continue reading →
LIGHTS AND DEDICATION a Hanukkah message from Rabbi Baruch Cohon
Hanukkah is nicknamed Feast of Lights in English, although the Hebrew word means Dedication. Celebrating the experience of the Maccabees who rededicated the Jerusalem Sanctuary after expelling the Greek enemies, Hanukkahs 8 days commemorate the one little … Continue reading →
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DREAMS OF GLORY by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
Of all the dreamers in human history, Joseph stands out. We meet him in this weeks Sedrah Vayeyshev, at age 17, telling his father and his older brothers about his dreams. One is a dream of physical glory, in … Continue reading →
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