Rabino Guido

Matot – Masei 5775 – English

By Rabbi Guido Cohen Asociación Israelita Montefiore Bogotá, Colombia. The beginning of the Parashah this week refers to the regulations applicable to vows and oaths.  The idea of a vow is a central idea in ancient Judaism, to such a point that the Talmud dedicates a long treaty to this matter.  Moreover, Jewish law presents …

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Vayakhel-Pekudei 5775 – English

by Rabbi Guido Cohen Asociación Israelita Montefiore – Bogotá, Colombia After reading last week about the golden calf, this week in Parashot Vayahkel and Pekudei, we see the other side of the coin, the construction of the Mishkan.  It was sanctuary that, according to the sages, was meant to expiate for the transgression of the …

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