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THE AGE OF MITZVAH by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Baruch

          During the summer, tradition assigns a chapter of Pirkey Avot, the Sayings of the Fathers, to each week.  This week features Chapter 5 of this most popular tractate.  One Mishna in this chapter seems particularly timely now, in view … 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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