Tag Archives: Simhat Torah

A POST-PASSOVER MESSAGE – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A POST-PASSOVER MESSAGE – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon          First of all, let’s be clear.  Up-pun my word, this is not about Past Overposted messages.  This is about Passover messages we should post, and not ignore.  Don’t pass overthem.   Maybe we missed them amid the holiday … Continue reading

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BEGINNING AGAIN – Simhat Torah – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BEGINNING AGAIN – Simhat Torah – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Monday night and Tuesday in traditional congregations outside Israel, or Sunday night and Monday in Israel and in Reform congregations, world Jewry will observe Simhat Torah of 5777. Once again … Continue reading

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STRANGE FIRE – “Shmini” – Lev. 9-11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

STRANGE FIRE – “Shmini” – Lev. 9-11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week, along with detailed instructions for offering sacrifices, we will read the story of the tragic and mystifying death of Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu. They were … Continue reading

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FINISHING TO START OVER – a Simhat Torah message, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

FINISHING TO START OVER – a Simhat Torah message, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Winding up the holiday month with a bang, we relish the trappings of Simhat Torah. Singing and dancing with all the Torah scrolls, the endless processions around … Continue reading

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MY DANCE PARTNER – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

MY DANCE PARTNER – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon           If you know me you probably looked at this title and wondered what kind of partner would dance with a geezer with two left feet?  Simple.   One that has no choice.  This week … Continue reading

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