Category Archives: Israel

AND COUNTING – Bamidbar by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

…AND COUNTING – Bamidbar, Numbers 1:1-4:20 The third book of the Torah is called Numbers in English, while its Hebrew name is Bamidbar – “In the Desert.”  That is where the first census of the Jewish people took place.  Moses … Continue reading

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YOUR BANKRUPT BROTHER – Lev 25 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

YOUR BANKRUPT BROTHER – Lev.25 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           This week’s double reading covers the last three chapters in the Book of Leviticus, and also covers several subjects, so let’s single out just one.  In 25:35 we read: “If your … Continue reading

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CONTAMINATED -Tazria-Metzora by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

CONTAMINATED! – Lev. 12-15 Tazria-Metzora – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           Some tribal societies have medicine men who treat physical ailments with mystery cures. Ancient Israel left that function to the cohanim, the priests, Aaron and his descendants.   The Book of Leviticus prescribes the treatments in three … 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 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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