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DIFFERENT KINDS OF SERVICE – “Naso” – Num.4:21-7, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

DIFFERENT KINDS OF SERVICE – “Naso” – Num.4:21-7, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Last week’s census counted 11 tribes of Israel, numbering men age 20 and over, “all who go out to the army.” This week we find Moses counting the … Continue reading

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PROCLAIM LIBERTY – B’har – Lev.25:1—26:2 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

PROCLAIM LIBERTY – B’har – Lev.25:1—26:2, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon By far the most famous words in this week’s Torah reading are the ones engraved on the Liberty Bell: “Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.” Certainly an … Continue reading

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BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — D’var Torah on K’doshim — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — D’var Torah on K’doshim — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Coming right after Passover, this Torah portion challenges us.  We just celebrated our freedom from ancient slavery, and welcomed Elijah’s promised heralding of a … Continue reading

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HOW MANY EXILES? – Pekudey – Ex.38 -40 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HOW MANY EXILES? – Pekudey – Ex.38 -40 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           This week the Book of Exodus concludes with an elaborate description of the process of assembling the Tabernacle and initiating its ritual.  After a year of wandering in the desert, on … Continue reading

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GIANT ENEMIES – D’varim – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

GIANT ENEMIES – D’varim – Deut. 1-3:22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           Deuteronomy, the last book of the Torah, consists of Moses’ three farewell orations to his people. This week we will read the first one, reviewing Israel’s travels and trials en route to … Continue reading

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