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TAKING THE CONSEQUENCES — B’chukosai – end of Leviticus, and Jeremiah 16-17 — Torah blog by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

TAKING THE CONSEQUENCES — B’chukosai – end of Leviticus, and Jeremiah 16-17 — Torah blog by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we read the dire warning called the Tochacha. Our section begins with the blessings to be earned by following … 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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IT’S A MITZVAH – Lev. 21-24 – Emor – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

IT’S A MITZVAH – Lev. 21-24 – Emor – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Some three-quarters of a century ago, I read this week’s Torah section at my Bar Mitzvah, and this year for the first time one of the youngest … 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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PASSOVER PORTIONS – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

PASSOVER PORTIONS – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           Biblical portions we read during the week of Pesach are every bit as tasty as the edible portions on our Seder plates.  And they offer real variety. The first day, of course, … Continue reading

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