Category Archives: Rabbi

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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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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DO WE REALLY NEED LEADERS? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Baruch

          This week’s story of Korah, in Numbers 16-18, recounts a rebellion that caused a crisis.   Korah, a Levite who apparently was deeply jealous of the authority of his fellow Levites Moses and Aaron, leads this rebellion.  Joining him are … Continue reading →

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TEN for the MEMORY

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Baruch

    Our calendars can present us with challenging combinations.   This year of 5772/2012 offers a good example.   The Jewish festival of Shavuot – the Feast of Weeks, or Pentacost – occurs on Sunday and Monday, May 27th and 28th, and … Continue reading →

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