Monthly Archives: November 2013

THANKSGIVIKKAH?? – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

THANKSGIVIKKAH?? – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Although my blog usually discusses the weekly Torah reading, let’s make an exception this week.  This week the Torah continues the story of Joseph, and many writers dealt with that.  Try Thomas Mann for one.  What’s particularly … Continue reading

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WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS WORTH? — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon — Vayeshev — Gen. 37-40

  WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS WORTH? — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon — Vayeshev — Gen. 37-40 This week’s Torah reading begins the classic biography of all classic biographies, the story of Joseph.  Biblical Joseph was indeed a fascinating character.  Besides being his … Continue reading

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WE STRUGGLE – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayishlakh

WE STRUGGLE – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayishlakh – Gen.32-36           On the way home from Haran to Beer Sheba, Jacob camps for the night.  Knowing that his brother Esau is still his enemy, and was seen coming to meet him with 400 … Continue reading

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GOODBYE AND HELLO — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayeytzey

GOODBYE AND HELLO — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayeytzey Gen. 28:10 ff           The very first word of this week’s Torah reading sparked a fascinating comment from Rashi.   That word is vayeytzey, “he went out.”  The Torah tells us that Jacob left Beer Sheba … Continue reading

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