Category Archives: Baruch Cohon

AT THE GOING RATE by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Baruch

          The 23rd chapter of Genesis finds Abraham negotiating with the Hittites among whom he is living.   Sarah just died, and Abraham needs a place to bury his wife.   He asks the Hittite elders seated at the gate of Hebron … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS A MIRACLE? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Baruch

When Abraham and Sarah learn that Sarah will bear a child, we read in Genesis 17-18, they both laugh. Abraham wipes the smile off his face, and asks Divine consideration for Ishmael, his son with Hagar.  But Sarah considers the whole idea … Continue reading →

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THE COVENANTAL CUT by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Baruch

This week it makes sense to consider circumcision.  Some governments are banning it.  Some liberal movements are opposing it.  Some families are demanding it.  And some doctors are unsure about it.  But why this week?  Because this week we will read the Torah commandment:  “This is My … Continue reading →

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GLOBAL FLOODING by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Baruch

So there was this old man named Noah and he had an obsession.  He kept telling people the climate was changing and they might get drowned.  He even built a huge boat in his backyard.  He had to have a giant backyard, of … Continue reading →

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WRITE THIS SONG – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Baruch

          Chapters 31 and 32 of Deuteronomy offer some great messages.  Moses, at age 120, and his intended successor Joshua are told to “write this song and place it in the mouths of the people.”  They get this order … Continue reading →

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