Monthly Archives: March 2016

DRINK AND BURN – Shmini – Ex. 9-11, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

DRINK AND BURN – Shmini – Ex. 9-11, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read the tragic story of Aaron’s two oldest sons, Nadav and Avihu, their violation and their death. The Torah text is terse, stating only … Continue reading

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IS FOOD SACRED? – Tzav – Lev. 6-8 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

IS FOOD SACRED? – Tzav – Lev. 6-8 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Part of the detailed description we will read this week of the inauguration of Aaron and his sons as priests is the provision that they will eat … Continue reading

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A FEW PURIM THOUGHTS — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A FEW PURIM THOUGHTS — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon It was my freshman English class at the University of Cincinnati and the young professor was announcing that next week we would begin the study of the short story. He gave … Continue reading

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REMEMBER AMALEK – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

REMEMBER AMALEK – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon “Remember Amalek,” says this week’s special Torah reading for Shabat Zakhor, the Sabbath of Remembrance, preceding Purim. Our ancestors deliberately remembered brutal and crafty enemies like Amalek, and our sages linked them to … Continue reading

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BE STRONG – Hazak, hazak – Sedra Pikudey – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE STRONG – Hazak, hazak – Sedra Pikudey – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon In addition to its other contents, this week’s Torah reading concludes the Book of Exodus. The final verses describe the sacred cloud that hung over the Tabernacle … Continue reading

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