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HEIRS, HEIRESSES AND ERRORS by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Baruch

          This week we will read in the 27th chapter of Numbers the plea of five women.  It seems that a man named Zelophehad – the name sounds better and easier in Hebrew, Tzlof-khod (two syllables, not four) – had … 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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THE AGE OF MITZVAH by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Baruch

          During the summer, tradition assigns a chapter of Pirkey Avot, the Sayings of the Fathers, to each week.  This week features Chapter 5 of this most popular tractate.  One Mishna in this chapter seems particularly timely now, in view … Continue reading →

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DO WE REALLY NEED LEADERS? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Baruch

          This week’s story of Korah, in Numbers 16-18, recounts a rebellion that caused a crisis.   Korah, a Levite who apparently was deeply jealous of the authority of his fellow Levites Moses and Aaron, leads this rebellion.  Joining him are … Continue reading →

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WHO’S A SPY?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Baruch

This week we will read a particularly dramatic portion in the Torah, the story of the spies Moses sent across the Jordan to reconnoiter the Promised Land.  Twelve of them – all princes.  Twelve tribes, twelve spies.  Each one a … Continue reading →

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