Category Archives: Israel

HIDDEN AND REVEALED by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Baruch

“Things that are hidden belong to the Lord our G-d, but what are revealed belong to us and our children forever, to carry out all the words of this Torah.”  —Deut. 29:28           Moses spoke these words to the people … Continue reading →

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WHAT TOOLS DO WE USE? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Baruch

Parsha Ki Tavo           One of the definite duties Moses gives his people, to be done when they finally will cross the Jordan and enter the Promised Land, is to build an altar.  This altar must be built of stone, … Continue reading →

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LOYALTY OR ELSE by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Baruch

          This week we will read a section called R’ey – “See” – in the Book of Deuteronomy chapters 11-16, comprising the second of Moses’ farewell speeches.  He starts by telling his people: “See, I place before you today a … Continue reading →

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FIGHTERS AND BUILDERS, in Israel and Hawaii by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Baruch

The last chapters of the Book of Numbers accent words and conditions that echo significantly in modern times.  Still camped on the east side of the Jordan River, Moses and his associates, Elazar the High Priest (Aaron’s son and successor … Continue reading →

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TRUE OR FALSE by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Baruch

Balaam’s story in Numbers 22-25 presents a classic example of a high placed, sought after, honored figure.  In this case he is a sorcerer hired by a king named Balak to curse Israel. His story brings us some pointed lessons.                             … Continue reading →

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