Category Archives: Bris

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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THE COVENANTAL CUT by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

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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