Category Archives: Moses

LOYALTY OR ELSE by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Baruch

          This week we will read a section called R’ey – “See” – in the Book of Deuteronomy chapters 11-16, comprising the second of Moses’ farewell speeches.  He starts by telling his people: “See, I place before you today a … Continue reading →

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THE SABBATH OF EYKEV by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Baruch

If my readers will put up with a personal Torah message, this week’s reading in Deuteronomy chapters 7 through 11– called Eykev — has a special meaning for me. Every year certain dates bring special memories. Yortzite – or Yarzeit … Continue reading →

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WHAT MY TEACHER SAID by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Baruch

          A young boy comes home from Hebrew School, and his father asks him what he learned today.           “Today we learned how the Jews left Egypt,” says the son.           “Really.  Tell me about it,” the father says, settling … Continue reading →

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HEIRS, HEIRESSES AND ERRORS by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Baruch

          This week we will read in the 27th chapter of Numbers the plea of five women.  It seems that a man named Zelophehad – the name sounds better and easier in Hebrew, Tzlof-khod (two syllables, not four) – had … Continue reading →

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TRUE OR FALSE by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Baruch

Balaam’s story in Numbers 22-25 presents a classic example of a high placed, sought after, honored figure.  In this case he is a sorcerer hired by a king named Balak to curse Israel. His story brings us some pointed lessons.                             … Continue reading →

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