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ADVERTISING AS A SACRED DUTY – A Hanukkah Message by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ADVERTISING AS A SACRED DUTY – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon The Aramaic name for it is “Parsumey nissa.” The time for it is early evening, when people are on their way home from work. And the action involved is striking … Continue reading

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MORE THAN I DESERVE — “Vayishlakh” Gen. 32:4-36 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

MORE THAN I DESERVE — “Vayishlakh” Gen. 32:4-36 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon After 20 years, Jacob is on his way home. Here the Torah describes a scene en route that figures strongly in Jacob’s life, and also strikes a … Continue reading

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THE HIGH AND THE HOME – “Vayeytzey”—Gen.28:10-31:3, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

THE HIGH AND THE HOME – “Vayeytzey”—Gen.28:10-31:3, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon When Jacob leaves home, ostensibly on his way to Haran to find a wife, but more importantly to get out of harm’s way in the person of his vengeful … Continue reading

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A NOBODY? — “Toldos” – Gen. 25:19-28:9, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A NOBODY? — “Toldos” – Gen. 25:19-28:9, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read a section called “Toldos Yitzhok” – literally, the history of Isaac. Very quickly we see that Isaac, the second of our patriarchs, is described … Continue reading

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A HINT TO THE WISE – Khayey Sarah – Gen.23:1 – 25:18, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A HINT TO THE WISE – Khayey Sarah – Gen.23:1 – 25:18, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Many and various comments circulate about this week’s reading. Called Khayey Sarah – “The life of Sarah” – it starts, not with the life … Continue reading

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