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A GREAT SABBATH Shabat hagadol by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A GREAT SABBATH – Shabat hagadol – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           This week, most synagogue Torah services include a special reading from the Prophets – not the regular Haftorah but one designated for the Sabbath before Passover, called Shabat hagadol, the Great Sabbath.   It comes … Continue reading

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HOW MUCH TO SACRIFICE Vayikra by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HOW MUCH TO SACRIFICE – Vayikra – Leviticus 1-5           The Book of Leviticus – called in Hebrew “Vayikra” – begins with the call to Moses, written with a small letter “aleph” at the end of the first word.   Various commentators ancient and modern … Continue reading

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A DO IT YOURSELF SHRINE Sedrot Vayakhel and Pikudey by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

 Sedrot Vayak’hel & Pikudey Exodus 35-40 This is a special week in the cycle of the Jewish year.   All right, so every week is special.   Every week re-acquaints us with a history that a show like TV’s “The Bible” only … Continue reading

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HALF A SHEKEL Ki tissa by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HALF A SHEKEL – Ki tissa – Exodus 31           Call it a census.  Counting heads.  Registering for the draft.  Whatever name we use, we are talking about a government determining how many people they are governing.  Sometimes that can be an expensive process.  Not long ago, we … Continue reading

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A FEW PURIM THOUGHTS by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

      Of all the holidays of the Jewish year, Purim stands out as the most light-hearted, high-spirited, almost frivolous of celebrations.  Wear funny costumes with crazy hats.  Have a party.  Yes, it’s a mitzvah to hear the Megillah – the Book of Esther – … Continue reading

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