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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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LAUGHTER IS OUR NAME – Vayeyra – Gen. 18-22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

LAUGHTER IS OUR NAME – Vayeyra – Gen. 18-22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read of the birth of Isaac, second of our three patriarchs. Long awaited, this child of old age gets surrounded with love … 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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ALL IN ONE – Va-et-khanan – Deut. 3:23-7:11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ALL IN ONE – Va-et-khanan – Deut. 3:23-7:11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Of all the weekly readings, this one ranks with the most memorable. Here Moses reminds his people of the Ten Commandments and enunciates the Sh’ma, the outstanding … Continue reading

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FIVE WORDS FOR HIM – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Toldos

You can contact Rabbi Baruch Cohon for further discussion and/or comments at: baruch.c.2011@gmail.com FIVE WORDS FOR HIM – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Toldos (Gen.25:19-28:9)           This week’s reading introduces an important character who will figure in Jewish history for generations, in … Continue reading

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