Monthly Archives: May 2015

TRIAL BY WATER– Naso – Num. 4:21-7 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

TRIAL BY WATER– Naso – Num. 4:21-7 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Among other narratives and teachings, this week’s Torah reading contains what could be the strangest law of all, the Ordeal of Jealousy. It lays out a ritual by … Continue reading

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TAPS ON SHAVUOS – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

TAPS ON SHAVUOS – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This year puts the Hebrew and English calendars in rare contact. On Saturday night begins the festival of Shavuos, the Feast of Weeks, when we celebrate the anniversary of receiving the Torah … Continue reading

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COUNT ME IN, OR OUT –BAMIDBAR – Numbers 1:1—4:20, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

COUNT ME IN, OR OUT —BAMIDBAR – Numbers 1:1—4:20, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read about a census. Moses had to confirm the numbers of the people he led, specifically men over 20 who qualified for military … Continue reading

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YOUR BANKRUPT BROTHER – Behar/Bekhukosai — Lev.25-27 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

YOUR BANKRUPT BROTHER – Behar/Bekhukosai — Lev.25-27 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week’s double reading covers the last three chapters in the Book of Leviticus, and also covers several subjects, so let’s single out just one. In 25:35 we … Continue reading

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TO PROFANE OR TO SANCTIFY – “Emor” – Lev. 21-24 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

TO PROFANE OR TO SANCTIFY – “Emor” – Lev. 21-24 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon The section called “Emor” – literally “Say!” – will be read this coming Shabat in traditional congregations outside of Israel. It was read last Shabat … Continue reading

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