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FINISHING TO START OVER – a Simhat Torah message, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

FINISHING TO START OVER – a Simhat Torah message, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Winding up the holiday month with a bang, we relish the trappings of Simhat Torah. Singing and dancing with all the Torah scrolls, the endless processions around … Continue reading

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I’M OUTTA HERE! – a Yom Kippur message by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

I’M OUTTA HERE! – a Yom Kippur message by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Only a prophet can expect a direct communication from G-d. Right? And when he gets one, he needs to follow instructions. But what if he doesn’t? A special … 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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ARE YOU LISTENING? – “Haazinu”Deut.32 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ARE YOU LISTENING? – “Haazinu”Deut.32 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Two songs are credited to Moses. First is the Song of the Sea, celebrating the Exodus from Egypt. The other one is this week’s reading, Moses’ farewell song and charge … 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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