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DRINK AND BURN – Shmini – Ex. 9-11, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

DRINK AND BURN – Shmini – Ex. 9-11, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read the tragic story of Aaron’s two oldest sons, Nadav and Avihu, their violation and their death. The Torah text is terse, stating only … Continue reading

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IS FOOD SACRED? – Tzav – Lev. 6-8 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

IS FOOD SACRED? – Tzav – Lev. 6-8 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Part of the detailed description we will read this week of the inauguration of Aaron and his sons as priests is the provision that they will eat … Continue reading

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BRINGING ME NEAR – T’tzaveh – Ex. 27:20-30:10, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BRINGING ME NEAR – T’tzaveh – Ex. 27:20-30:10, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Most of this week’s Torah reading describes the vestments that Aaron wore as High Priest. Now that Israel had a Tabernacle dedicated to Divine worship, a head functionary … Continue reading

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MIDWIVES and STRAWBOSSES – Sh’mos – Exodus 1:1—6:1 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

MIDWIVES and STRAWBOSSES – Sh’mos – Exodus 1:1—6:1 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon One underlying theme in this first section of the Book of Exodus is the Divine hand in the lives of the Israelite people. Prolific and resourceful, they alarm … Continue reading

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DEFY AND DENY – Korakh – Num. 16:1–17:15 –- by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

DEFY AND DENY – Korakh – Num. 16:1–17:15 –- by Rabbi Baruch Cohon The rebellion against Moses’ leadership and Aaron’s priesthood, led by a hitherto unknown man named Korakh, has to be one of the most difficult stories in the … Continue reading

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