Monthly Archives: April 2015

BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — “Ah’rey/K’doshim” Lev. 16-20 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — “Ah’rey/K’doshim” Lev. 16-20 — 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 great time … Continue reading

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CONTAMINATED! – Lev. 12-15 Tazria-Metzora – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

CONTAMINATED! – Lev. 12-15 Tazria-Metzora – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Some tribal societies have medicine men who treat physical ailments with mystery cures. Ancient Israel left that function to the cohanim, the priests, Aaron and his descendants. The Book of … Continue reading

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STRANGE FIRE – “Shmini” – Lev. 9-11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

STRANGE FIRE – “Shmini” – Lev. 9-11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week, along with detailed instructions for offering sacrifices, we will read the story of the tragic and mystifying death of Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu. They were … Continue reading

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IS G-D A MAN OF WAR? – “Song of the Sea” Ex.15 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

IS G-D A MAN OF WAR? – “Song of the Sea” Ex.15 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Of all the Torah portions assigned to Passover, perhaps the most dramatic is scheduled for the Seventh Day, this Friday. Also probably the … Continue reading

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YOUR CHILDREN WILL ASK – Passover questions – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

YOUR CHILDREN WILL ASK – Passover questions – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Questions and answers can lead to knowledge. On Passover, and particularly on Seder night and in the next morning’s Torah reading, they set the unique tone of our … Continue reading

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