Monthly Archives: April 2014

IT’S A MITZVAH – Lev. 21-24 – Emor – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

IT’S A MITZVAH – Lev. 21-24 – Emor – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Some three-quarters of a century ago, I read this week’s Torah section at my Bar Mitzvah, and this year for the first time one of the youngest … Continue reading

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BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — D’var Torah on K’doshim — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — D’var Torah on K’doshim — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Coming right after Passover, this Torah portion challenges us.  We just celebrated our freedom from ancient slavery, and welcomed Elijah’s promised heralding of a … Continue reading

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PASSOVER PORTIONS – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

PASSOVER PORTIONS – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           Biblical portions we read during the week of Pesach are every bit as tasty as the edible portions on our Seder plates.  And they offer real variety. The first day, of course, … Continue reading

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A GREAT SABBATH – Shabat hagadol – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A GREAT SABBATH – Shabat hagadol – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           The Sabbath just before Passover is traditionally called shabat hagadol – the Great Sabbath.  Why is this Sabbath greater than any other?  Same length, same rituals.  What’s different?           Historically, of course, … Continue reading

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BY A POWER OF FOUR – a Pesach power – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BY A POWER OF FOUR – a Pesach power – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           It’s getting close to time for the Freedom Festival.   Pesach – Passover – is a favorite family gathering time for many Jews.  Statistically, we are told that more … Continue reading

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