Tag Archives: Passover

BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — “Ah’rey/K’doshim” Lev. 16-20 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BE HOLY BECAUSE G-D IS HOLY? — “Ah’rey/K’doshim” Lev. 16-20 — 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 great time … Continue reading

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IS G-D A MAN OF WAR? – “Song of the Sea” Ex.15 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

IS G-D A MAN OF WAR? – “Song of the Sea” Ex.15 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Of all the Torah portions assigned to Passover, perhaps the most dramatic is scheduled for the Seventh Day, this Friday. Also probably the … Continue reading

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YOUR CHILDREN WILL ASK – Passover questions – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

YOUR CHILDREN WILL ASK – Passover questions – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Questions and answers can lead to knowledge. On Passover, and particularly on Seder night and in the next morning’s Torah reading, they set the unique tone of our … Continue reading

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NISAN, MONTH OF FREEDOM – “Shabat Hachodesh” — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

NISAN, MONTH OF FREEDOM – “Shabat Hachodesh” — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will begin reading the Book of Leviticus, with all its detailed descriptions of sacrificial worship. We will also be observing the “Sabbath of THE Month” … Continue reading

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BECOMING DISTINCT – “Bo” – Ex.10-13:16 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BECOMING DISTINCT – “Bo” – Ex.10-13:16 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon One Torah reading – this one — brings us our transition into nationhood, our distinctive calendar, and the very trademark of our homes. Warning the people that a destroying … Continue reading

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