Category Archives: Jewish Traditions

ARE YOU A LEVI?

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Baruch

          If your paternal DNA shows that you are descended from the tribe of Levi, you have certain privileges and duties that other Jewish people do not have.  For one, whether you are male or female, your first-born son does … 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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A 20-DAY MIRACLE

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Baruch

         Often overlooked is a small miracle described in the opening of the Book of Numbers, this week’s Torah reading.  Nestled quietly among the major miracles, it can still remind us of the supreme value of every life in the … Continue reading →

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SAME-SEX MARRIAGE – WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Baruch

A few years ago when this was written, this subject was beginning to attract attention.  Now that Mr. Obama announced his changed position, it becomes topical.  Some basic facts and conditions remain valid:   Originally posted by Baruch Cohon on  … Continue reading →

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49 and counting

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Baruch

                                       This could well be my blog for last week, this week and the month to come, but it probably won’t.   Something else always can be expected.  But starting on the second night of Passover we began doing something … Continue reading →

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