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SABBATH OF VISION – D’varim – Deut. 1-3:22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

SABBATH OF VISION – D’varim – Deut. 1-3:22 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we begin the Book of Deuteronomy, also called in Hebrew Mishneh Torah – “Torah repeated”—consisting of Moses addressing his people and reviewing what they did … Continue reading

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WORD OF HONOR – Num. 30-36 – Matos-Mas’ey – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

WORD OF HONOR – Num. 30-36 – Matos-Mas’ey – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This is one of the double-header weeks when we will read two Torah portions. Subjects covered explore a wide variety. Responsibility for vows, the war against Midian, … Continue reading

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A SPEAR IN HIS HAND – Pinkhas – Num. 25:10-30:1 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A SPEAR IN HIS HAND – Pinkhas – Num. 25:10-30:1 — by Rabbi Baruch Cohon At the end of last week’s Torah reading we saw a priest named Pinkhas take a spear in his hand and kill both an Israelite … Continue reading

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FOR ALL US TALKING DONKEYS – Numbers 22-31 – Balak – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

FOR ALL US TALKING DONKEYS – Numbers 22-31 – Balak – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon You see your friend riding a bicycle too close to the lane of a fast moving truck, what do you do? You yell “Look out!” … Continue reading

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KNOW THE LAW – AND UNDERSTAND IT? – Khukas – Numb.19:1—22:1 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

KNOW THE LAW – AND UNDERSTAND IT? – Khukas – Numb.19:1—22:1 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Torah law comes in three varieties. One is called eydos – ordinances. A second one is called khukim – decrees. And the third is … Continue reading

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