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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 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, its a mitzvah to hear the Megillah the Book of Esther … Continue reading →
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A MITZVAH TO REMEMBER Shabat Zakhor by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
On the Sabbath before Purim we read Deuteronomy chapter 25:17-19, which commands:“Zakhor —Remember what Amalek did to you when you came out of Egypt, attacking you from the rear and killing the stragglers. He did not fear G-d. This is one of … Continue reading →
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WHAT IS A MIRACLE? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
When Abraham and Sarah learn that Sarah will bear a child, we read in Genesis 17-18, they both laugh. Abraham wipes the smile off his face, and asks Divine consideration for Ishmael, his son with Hagar. But Sarah considers the whole idea … Continue reading →
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THE COVENANTAL CUT by Rabbi Baruch Cohon
This week it makes sense to consider circumcision. Some governments are banning it. Some liberal movements are opposing it. Some families are demanding it. And some doctors are unsure about it. But why this week? Because this week we will read the Torah commandment: This is My … Continue reading →
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