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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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BALAAM and HATRED – Balak – Num. 22:2 – 25:9, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

BALAAM and HATRED – Balak – Num. 22:2 – 25:9, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon A Moabite king named Balak fears a possible invasion by the Israelite forces who are camped nearby.  They just fought and defeated the forces of Emor … Continue reading

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JUST DO IT – Khukas – Num. 19-22:1 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

JUST DO IT – Khukas – Num. 19-22:1 – by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week we will read a section that starts with what has been called the most mysterious of all Mitzvos.  It is the law of the Red … Continue reading

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A HIGHER LIGHT – B’haalos’kho – Num. 8-12, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

A HIGHER LIGHT – B’haalos’kho – Num. 8-12, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon The name of this week’s Sedrah has its own unique message. It is the first word of the Divine charge to Aaron, who had the duty and privilege of … Continue reading

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COUNTING IN THE DESERT – Bamidbor – Numbers 1-4:20, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

COUNTING IN THE DESERT – Bamidbor – Numbers 1-4:20, by Rabbi Baruch Cohon This week’s reading gives its name to the entire book which it opens.  But the English name seems to bear no relationship to the Hebrew name of … Continue reading

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