Monthly Archives: October 2015

ILLUMINATING THE WORLD – Vayeira – Gen. 18-22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ILLUMINATING THE WORLD – Vayeira – Gen. 18-22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Several contrasting stories in this week’s Torah reading, exploring how Abraham handled different experiences, finally lead up to the most famous experience of all – the Akeida … Continue reading

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LOTS OF “LOT”S – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

LOTS OF “LOT”S – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week’s Torah reading includes parts of a story that is spread out over several chapters of the Book of Genesis. It is the story of Abraham’s relationship with his nephew Lot. … Continue reading

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PUNISHMENT FITTING THE CRIME – Noah – Gen. 6-13, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

PUNISHMENT FITTING THE CRIME – Noah – Gen. 6-13, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week our Torah reading starts with a famous flood and continues to the construction of a famous tower. Noah, who gives his name to this portion, … Continue reading

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DOCTRINE AND DISPUTE – B’reisheet – Genesis – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

DOCTRINE AND DISPUTE – B’reisheet – Genesis – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon What did Charles Darwin discover? The doctrine of evolution; everyone knows that. And who am I to dispute with him? Many educated modern people will tell me that … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE – Shabat Hol HaMoed Succot – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE – Shabat Hol HaMoed Succot – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon A friend and colleague of mine use to say “Succos has no Mazel.” People are all “shulled out” from the High Holidays, and another religious occasion just … Continue reading

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