Category Archives: Joseph

BURY ME NOT – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Va-y’khi

BURY ME NOT – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Va-y’khi – Gen.47:28-50:26 Remember this one?  Oh bury me not on the lone prairie,                                                                                  These words come low and mournfully                                                                                 From the pallid lips of a youth who lay                                                                       On his dyin’ bed … Continue reading

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WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS WORTH? — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon — Vayeshev — Gen. 37-40

  WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS WORTH? — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon — Vayeshev — Gen. 37-40 This week’s Torah reading begins the classic biography of all classic biographies, the story of Joseph.  Biblical Joseph was indeed a fascinating character.  Besides being his … Continue reading

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EXODUS AGAIN? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon

          Two simple Hebrew words stand out in this week’s reading of the first chapter of the Book of Exodus.  One is am – Nation.  The other is mas – Tax.  Let’s see how they work. First we review the identities of Jacob’s family … Continue reading

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WHEN LIFE ENDS by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WHEN LIFE ENDS – Sedrah Va-y’khee     The last reading in the Book of Genesis starts with Jacob’s farewell message to his sons, describes his death, and concludes with the death of one of those sons, Joseph who survived his … Continue reading

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THE POWER OF CONNECTION by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

     Last week, in Genesis 42, Joseph’s epic has him taking advantage of his brothers by accusing them of spying.  Then he demands that they bring their youngest brother Benjamin when they come back to buy more food.  He even takes one … Continue reading

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