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WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS WORTH? — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon — Vayeshev — Gen. 37-40

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Baruch

  WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS WORTH? — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon — Vayeshev — Gen. 37-40 This week’s Torah reading begins the classic biography of all classic biographies, the story of Joseph.  Biblical Joseph was indeed a fascinating character.  Besides being his … Continue reading →

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GOODBYE AND HELLO — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayeytzey

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Baruch

GOODBYE AND HELLO — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayeytzey Gen. 28:10 ff           The very first word of this week’s Torah reading sparked a fascinating comment from Rashi.   That word is vayeytzey, “he went out.”  The Torah tells us that Jacob left Beer Sheba … Continue reading →

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FIVE WORDS FOR HIM – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Toldos

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Baruch

You can contact Rabbi Baruch Cohon for further discussion and/or comments at: baruch.c.2011@gmail.com FIVE WORDS FOR HIM – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Toldos (Gen.25:19-28:9)           This week’s reading introduces an important character who will figure in Jewish history for generations, in … Continue reading →

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MAKING A MATCH – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Hayyey Sarah

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Baruch

You can contact Rabbi Baruch Cohon for further discussion and/or comments at: baruch.c.2011@gmail.com MAKING A MATCH – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Hayyey Sarah, Gen.23-25:18           This week brings us the story of Eliezer the matchmaker.   Abraham’s major domo, Eliezer of Damascus, … Continue reading →

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WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayeyra

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Baruch

You can contact Rabbi Baruch Cohon for further discussion and/or comments at: baruch.c.2011@gmail.com WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Vayeyra (Gen.18-22)           This week’s Torah reading ends with the famous story of the Akeyda, the Sacrifice of Isaac, which … Continue reading →

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