Category Archives: Yom Kippur

NULL AND VOID – Kol Nidrey blog by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

NULL AND VOID — Kol Nidrey blog by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Recently I heard someone refer to “Kol Nidrey,” the famous chant that opens the evening service of Yom Kippur, as “the most moving Jewish prayer of all.”  Actually, Kol … Continue reading

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354 DAYS AT A TIME – Emor by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

354 DAYS AT A TIME – Emor – Lev.21-24           You probably heard about the fellow who decided to become an atheist.  He left his family’s house of worship and turned his back on religion.  But then a few weeks later, he came back.            “You … Continue reading

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WHO’S HOLY? – Ahrey Mot K’doshim by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WHO’S HOLY? – Ahrey Mot-K’doshim Lev. 16-20 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           Just as they did last week, this week synagogue Torah readings cover two sections.  They get combined except during leap years.  In fact, they go together well.  Last week’s double bill concentrated on the … 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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