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LOYALTY OR ELSE? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

LOYALTY OR ELSE? by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read a section called R’ey – “See” – in the Book of Deuteronomy chapters 11-16, comprising the second of Moses’ farewell speeches. He starts by telling his people: “See, … Continue reading

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HEEL AND TOE – “EYKEV” – Deut. 7:12-11:25, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

HEEL AND TOE – “EYKEV” – Deut. 7:12-11:25, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon The name of this week’s reading is EYKEV – meaning a result. “Eykev tishm’oon” it says – As a result of listening to the commandments and following them, … Continue reading

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ALL IN ONE – Va-et-khanan – Deut. 3:23-7:11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

ALL IN ONE – Va-et-khanan – Deut. 3:23-7:11 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon Of all the weekly readings, this one ranks with the most memorable. Here Moses reminds his people of the Ten Commandments and enunciates the Sh’ma, the outstanding … Continue reading

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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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