Category Archives: Torah

BLEMISH and HANDICAP by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

        The Torah sets out strict rules for the sacrifices that formed ancient worship and for those who were charged with the duty to offer those sacrifices.  Just as any animal brought to the altar must be as near perfect … Continue reading

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49 and counting

                                       This could well be my blog for last week, this week and the month to come, but it probably won’t.   Something else always can be expected.  But starting on the second night of Passover we began doing something … Continue reading

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WALKING TOGETHER IN 5772

Here comes a New Year, Rosh Hashanah 5772. The Torah calls Rosh Hashanah “yom t’ruah” — the day of the Shofar call. A sound we look forward to all year long. For all my readers, I hope and pray that … Continue reading

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STANDING TOGETHER

Deuteronomy chapters 29-30 takes place on Moses’ last day. Here he concludes his parting message to his people. First he details all those who stand before him, not just standing — as in the Hebrew verb “om-dim” — but firmly … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU GO OUT…

WHEN YOU GO OUT   This week’s Torah reading in Deuteronomy 21-25 starts with the words Kee Tey-tzey — “When you go out.”  In the course of the Sedrah we find many different laws, dealing with situations as different as family … Continue reading

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