Tag Archives: Moses

DRINK AND BURN – Shmini – Ex. 9-11, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

DRINK AND BURN – Shmini – Ex. 9-11, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read the tragic story of Aaron’s two oldest sons, Nadav and Avihu, their violation and their death. The Torah text is terse, stating only … Continue reading

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REMEMBER AMALEK – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

REMEMBER AMALEK – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon “Remember Amalek,” says this week’s special Torah reading for Shabat Zakhor, the Sabbath of Remembrance, preceding Purim. Our ancestors deliberately remembered brutal and crafty enemies like Amalek, and our sages linked them to … Continue reading

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BE STRONG – Hazak, hazak – Sedra Pikudey – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE STRONG – Hazak, hazak – Sedra Pikudey – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon In addition to its other contents, this week’s Torah reading concludes the Book of Exodus. The final verses describe the sacred cloud that hung over the Tabernacle … Continue reading

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ENOUGH ALREADY! – . – Ex. 35:1-38:20, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ENOUGH ALREADY! – Vayak’hel – Ex. 35:1-38:20, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read the portion Vayak’hel – “Moses assembled the entire people.” Usually this section is joined with the next one, Pikudey – “the records of the … Continue reading

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BE COUNTED – Kee Tissa – Ex. 30:11—34:35, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE COUNTED – Kee Tissa – Ex. 30:11—34:35, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon “When you count the sons of Israel,” Moses is told, “let each man give a ransom for his soul.” What goes without saying here is that it is … Continue reading

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