Category Archives: Jewish Traditions

WHAT IS A MIRACLE? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Baruch

When Abraham and Sarah learn that Sarah will bear a child, we read in Genesis 17-18, they both laugh. Abraham wipes the smile off his face, and asks Divine consideration for Ishmael, his son with Hagar.  But Sarah considers the whole idea … Continue reading →

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THE COVENANTAL CUT by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Baruch

This week it makes sense to consider circumcision.  Some governments are banning it.  Some liberal movements are opposing it.  Some families are demanding it.  And some doctors are unsure about it.  But why this week?  Because this week we will read the Torah commandment:  “This is My … Continue reading →

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WRITE THIS SONG – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Baruch

          Chapters 31 and 32 of Deuteronomy offer some great messages.  Moses, at age 120, and his intended successor Joshua are told to “write this song and place it in the mouths of the people.”  They get this order … Continue reading →

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HIDDEN AND REVEALED by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Baruch

“Things that are hidden belong to the Lord our G-d, but what are revealed belong to us and our children forever, to carry out all the words of this Torah.”  —Deut. 29:28           Moses spoke these words to the people … Continue reading →

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WHAT TOOLS DO WE USE? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Baruch

Parsha Ki Tavo           One of the definite duties Moses gives his people, to be done when they finally will cross the Jordan and enter the Promised Land, is to build an altar.  This altar must be built of stone, … Continue reading →

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