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HANG OUT THE FLAG by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HANG OUT THE FLAG Whatever day of the week it is, July 4th is American Independence Day.  We all know that.  Past years’ celebrations have featured fireworks, military parades and lots of public figures making pompous political pronouncements.  What will … Continue reading

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I RAISED MY HAND – Gen.12-17 – Lekh l’kha – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

I RAISED MY HAND – Gen.12-17 – Lekh l’kha – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Last week’s reading identified Noah as the progenitor of the surviving human race after the Flood, and stated that Noah was selected to survive because he … Continue reading

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WORDS FROM THE HEART – “Vayigash”—Gen. 44:18-47:27 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WORDS FROM THE HEART – “Vayigash”—Gen. 44:18-47:27 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           It is told of the sage called the Chofetz Chaim (“Desirer of Life”) that he once had to go to a Czarist official and plead for relief … Continue reading

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