Tag Archives: Torah

AARON’S LIGHT B’haalot’kha- Numbers 8-12 by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

AARON’S LIGHT  B’haalot’kha– Numbers 8-12 Of all the Mitzvot -– the commandments, duties, responsibilities — that Aaron had to fulfill as High Priest, the one that opens this reading is easily the most symbolic. Possibly also the most significant. Distinguishing … Continue reading

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PROCLAIM LIBERTY – NOW by Baruch Cohon

PROCLAIM LIBERTY – NOWBy Baruch Cohon As engraved on the Liberty Bell, the 11 famous words “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” are a translation of 5 Hebrew words in one of the final chapters … Continue reading

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Sidelights of Jewish Learning by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

  Sidelights of Jewish learning A daily excursion into the world of the Talmud called Daf Yomi – “A page a day”– yields important insights that I can recommend.  Note that Talmudic pages run about 14” long on each side, … Continue reading

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New Book “Learning Torah All Over Again” by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY   We at Cohon Memorial Foundation are happy to announce the publication of a new book by our Vice President, Rabbi Baruch Cohon.     Entitled “LEARNING TORAH – All over again?” and subtitled “The newest look at the … Continue reading

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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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