Tag Archives: Jewish Traditions

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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The Freedom Miracle – by Baruch Cohon

The Freedom Miracle – by Baruch Cohon Every year the festival of Passover reminds us Jews that our ancestors were once slaves in Egypt.  And every year the anniversary of the Emancipation proclamation reminds Black Americans that some of their … Continue reading

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WHY IS IT STILL HAPPENING? By Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WHY IS IT STILL HAPPENING?    By Baruch Cohon Joining in our backyard Purim celebration this year was an interesting guest, born Catholic but now identifying himself as Jewish, married to a Jewish wife and enjoying traditional observance.  After the … Continue reading

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New Book “Learning Torah All Over Again” by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY   We at Cohon Memorial Foundation are happy to announce the publication of a new book by our Vice President, Rabbi Baruch Cohon.     Entitled “LEARNING TORAH – All over again?” and subtitled “The newest look at the … 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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