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PROCLAIM LIBERTY – B’har – Lev.25:1—26:2 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

PROCLAIM LIBERTY – B’har – Lev.25:1—26:2, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon By far the most famous words in this week’s Torah reading are the ones engraved on the Liberty Bell: “Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.” Certainly an … Continue reading

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IT’S A MITZVAH – Lev. 21-24 – Emor – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

IT’S A MITZVAH – Lev. 21-24 – Emor – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Some three-quarters of a century ago, I read this week’s Torah section at my Bar Mitzvah, and this year for the first time one of the youngest … Continue reading

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BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — D’var Torah on K’doshim — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — D’var Torah on K’doshim — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Coming right after Passover, this Torah portion challenges us.  We just celebrated our freedom from ancient slavery, and welcomed Elijah’s promised heralding of a … Continue reading

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BY A POWER OF FOUR – a Pesach power – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BY A POWER OF FOUR – a Pesach power – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           It’s getting close to time for the Freedom Festival.   Pesach – Passover – is a favorite family gathering time for many Jews.  Statistically, we are told that more … Continue reading

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SOCIAL QUARANTINE – Tazria – Lev. 12-13 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

SOCIAL QUARANTINE – Tazria – Lev. 12-13 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon            Torah readings this week and next week rank among the least attractive passages in all the Five Books.  Of course if your field is medical history, you might find them fascinating.  For … Continue reading

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