Tag Archives: Moses

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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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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CHECK IT OUT Sh’lakh l’kha – Numbers 13-15 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

CHECK IT OUT Sh’lakh l’kha – Numbers 13-15   You get a call from your friend, or an employee, or a member of your family, advising you of an opportunity. A home for sale in a neighborhood you like. You … Continue reading

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THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

z THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY As happens every year, on the eve of the Shavuot festival we had a nighttime learning session.  Subject matter was Jewish law, since Shavuot celebrates our ancestors receiving the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.  … 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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