Category Archives: kohen

HOW MUCH TO SACRIFICE Vayikra by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Baruch

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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GETTING DOWN TO CASES – Mishpatim by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Baruch

GETTING DOWN TO CASES – Mishpatim – Ex.21-24           Last week the Torah gave us principles of conduct.  General rights and wrongs.  Now we get into some specifics.  We know murder is wrong, but what actually constitutes murder?  And what penalty should a … Continue reading →

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BLEMISH and HANDICAP by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Baruch

        The Torah sets out strict rules for the sacrifices that formed ancient worship and for those who were charged with the duty to offer those sacrifices.  Just as any animal brought to the altar must be as near perfect … Continue reading →

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