Category Archives: Jewish Festivals

LIGHTS AND DEDICATION a Hanukkah message from Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Baruch

          Hanukkah is nicknamed “Feast of Lights” in English, although the Hebrew word means “Dedication.”  Celebrating the experience of the Maccabees who rededicated the Jerusalem Sanctuary after expelling the Greek enemies, Hanukkah’s 8 days commemorate the one little … Continue reading →

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TEN for the MEMORY

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Baruch

    Our calendars can present us with challenging combinations.   This year of 5772/2012 offers a good example.   The Jewish festival of Shavuot – the Feast of Weeks, or Pentacost – occurs on Sunday and Monday, May 27th and 28th, and … Continue reading →

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