Category Archives: Moses

EXODUS AGAIN? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Baruch

          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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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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BLINDING THE WISE by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Baruch

Corruption is not new, we know that.  It’s at least as old as prostitution, and in some ways related.  Moses knew about corruption, in fact warned against it in this week’s Torah reading, in Deuteronomy chapter 16:  “Do not turn … Continue reading →

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