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MIDWIVES and STRAWBOSSES – Sh’mos – Exodus 1:1—6:1 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

MIDWIVES and STRAWBOSSES – Sh’mos – Exodus 1:1—6:1 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon One underlying theme in this first section of the Book of Exodus is the Divine hand in the lives of the Israelite people. Prolific and resourceful, they alarm … Continue reading

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HE LIVED, DO WE? – Va-y’khee – Gen. 47:28 – 50:26, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HE LIVED, DO WE? – Va-y’khee – Gen. 47:28 – 50:26, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon The final Torah reading in the Book of Genesis recounts the end of life for both Jacob and Joseph. Much is written about the name … Continue reading

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ILLUMINATING THE WORLD – Vayeira – Gen. 18-22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ILLUMINATING THE WORLD – Vayeira – Gen. 18-22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Several contrasting stories in this week’s Torah reading, exploring how Abraham handled different experiences, finally lead up to the most famous experience of all – the Akeida … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE – Shabat Hol HaMoed Succot – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE – Shabat Hol HaMoed Succot – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon A friend and colleague of mine use to say “Succos has no Mazel.” People are all “shulled out” from the High Holidays, and another religious occasion just … Continue reading

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LEND ME YOUR EARS – Haazinu – Deut. 32 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

LEND ME YOUR EARS – Haazinu – Deut. 32 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Our Torah reading this week starts with a call that can easily be translated “Lend me your ears!” No, this is not Marc Antony haranguing the … Continue reading

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