Monthly Archives: March 2014

SOCIAL QUARANTINE – Tazria – Lev. 12-13 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

SOCIAL QUARANTINE – Tazria – Lev. 12-13 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon            Torah readings this week and next week rank among the least attractive passages in all the Five Books.  Of course if your field is medical history, you might find them fascinating.  For … Continue reading

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ALCOHOL AND TORAH – Sh’mini – Lev. 10 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ALCOHOL AND TORAH – Sh’mini – Lev. 10 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           This week’s Torah reading includes the story of Aaron’s two oldest sons, Nadav and Avihu, and their tragic mistake.  The words of the Torah tell a strange and supernatural story.  On … Continue reading

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SANCTUARY OR SLAUGHTERHOUSE – Tzav – Lev. 6-8 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

SANCTUARY OR SLAUGHTERHOUSE – Tzav – Lev. 6-8 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           This week’s reading, like the bulk of the book of Leviticus, is full of specific regulations about sacrifices to be offered on the altar in the Tabernacle.  Those same sacrifices would … Continue reading

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GETTING THE CALL – Vayikra – Leviticus 1:1 ff – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

  GETTING THE CALL – Vayikra – Leviticus 1:1 ff – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           This week we begin the book of Leviticus.  Its first three words are worth dwelling on.  Unlike most English translations, this book does NOT open by saying “The L-rd … Continue reading

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