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A NOBODY? — “Toldos” – Gen. 25:19-28:9, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A NOBODY? — “Toldos” – Gen. 25:19-28:9, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read a section called “Toldos Yitzhok” – literally, the history of Isaac. Very quickly we see that Isaac, the second of our patriarchs, is described … Continue reading

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A HINT TO THE WISE – Khayey Sarah – Gen.23:1 – 25:18, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A HINT TO THE WISE – Khayey Sarah – Gen.23:1 – 25:18, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Many and various comments circulate about this week’s reading. Called Khayey Sarah – “The life of Sarah” – it starts, not with the life … Continue reading

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A NEPHEW HE NEEDED? – Lech l’cha – Gen. 12-17 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A NEPHEW HE NEEDED? – Lech l’cha – Gen. 12-17 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week’s reading covers some famous subjects. First we will read how famine drives Abram and Sarai (not yet Abraham and Sarah) from their new … Continue reading

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TEST ME – Questioning the Akedah – a Rosh Hashana message by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

TEST ME – Questioning the Akedah – a Rosh Hashana message by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Another New Year calls on us to repeat the story of Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac. Traditionally read on the Second Day, or in Reform congregations … Continue reading

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HOW CLOSE IS CLOSE? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HOW CLOSE IS CLOSE? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon This Shabat, Saturday morning September 20th, the morning before those midnight S’lichot penitential services in synagogues throughout the world, Jews will re-read the words from a farewell speech by Moses. The people … Continue reading

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