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Three Grim Weeks by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

THREE GRIM WEEKS This year it starts on Thursday July 9th and concludes on Thursday July 30th.  On both of those days, observant Jews fast.  And between those days tradition calls for abstinence from celebrations.  Why?  Because those days on … Continue reading

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COMFORT AND COURAGE – The 3 weeks – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

COMFORT AND COURAGE – The 3 weeks – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Next Sunday, July 1st, will be a national holiday in Israel.  But no celebrations.  No bands playing, no parades.  It will be a day when the observant Jews … Continue reading

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