Category Archives: Baruch Cohon

THE POWER OF EIGHT Sedrah Shmini by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

THE POWER OF EIGHT – Sedrah Shmini, Lev.9 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           It happened on the eighth day.  Following the seven days of consecration for Aaron and his sons the priests, they had to bring an offering into the newly dedicated Tabernacle … Continue reading

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SENTENCE YOURSELF TO LIGHT Guest Blog by Jonathan Cohon

This week I have a guest.  My son Jonathan left his film and photo studio in Chicago and travelled 2000 miles to join his parents in celebrating Passover.  You have a guest too.  Here is a guest blog by Jonathan … Continue reading

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A GREAT SABBATH Shabat hagadol by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A GREAT SABBATH – Shabat hagadol – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           This week, most synagogue Torah services include a special reading from the Prophets – not the regular Haftorah but one designated for the Sabbath before Passover, called Shabat hagadol, the Great Sabbath.   It comes … Continue reading

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HOW MUCH TO SACRIFICE Vayikra by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HOW MUCH TO SACRIFICE – Vayikra – Leviticus 1-5           The Book of Leviticus – called in Hebrew “Vayikra” – begins with the call to Moses, written with a small letter “aleph” at the end of the first word.   Various commentators ancient and modern … Continue reading

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A DO IT YOURSELF SHRINE Sedrot Vayakhel and Pikudey by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

 Sedrot Vayak’hel & Pikudey Exodus 35-40 This is a special week in the cycle of the Jewish year.   All right, so every week is special.   Every week re-acquaints us with a history that a show like TV’s “The Bible” only … Continue reading

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