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AARON’S LIGHT B’haalot’kha- Numbers 8-12 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

AARON’S LIGHT  B’haalot’kha– Numbers 8-12 Of all the Mitzvot -– the commandments, duties, responsibilities — that Aaron had to fulfill as High Priest, the one that opens this reading is easily the most symbolic. Possibly also the most significant. Distinguishing … Continue reading

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SPECIAL DAY – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

SPECIAL DAY – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon “No, not today.  Today is a special day in our family, it’s the anniversary of ….“  How many times did you hear that?  Family histories give us various kinds of annual occasions.  Birthdays, … Continue reading

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Three Grim Weeks by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

THREE GRIM WEEKS This year it starts on Thursday July 9th and concludes on Thursday July 30th.  On both of those days, observant Jews fast.  And between those days tradition calls for abstinence from celebrations.  Why?  Because those days on … Continue reading

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WHAT’S YOUR GROUP ID? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WHAT’S YOUR GROUP ID? Amid the conflicting charges we hear and see daily, pro and con about groups like Black Lives Matter, some writers accuse them of anti-American policies while others would write off the Founding Fathers as slave owners.  … Continue reading

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HOW CLOSE IS CLOSE?    By Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Nitzavim – Deut. 29:9–30

HOW CLOSE IS CLOSE?    By Rabbi Baruch Cohon – Nitzavim – Deut. 29:9–30      The people are camped on the east bank of the Jordan, listening to a final message from Moshe Rabbeinu —.  Moses our Rav.  He knows … Continue reading

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