Category Archives: Torah commandment

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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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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