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Suggested Curriculum for Kodimoh Sunday School (1955)

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Kodimoh Sunday School Song Program (1954)

Hatikvah: Kol ode balei-vav pni-mah Ne-fesh yehu-di, ho-miyah Ule-fa-a-sey Mizrach Ka-di-mah A-yin letzion Tzo-fi-yah. Ode lo av-dah tik-va-tei-nu Ha-Tik-vah shnot al-payim Li-he-yot am chof-shi bear-tsei-nu BeSeretz Tzion viye-ru-sha-la-yim. Torah: Torah Tzi-vah lanu Mosheh Torah–Torah–tainu Torah Tzi-vah lanu Mosheh Mo-ra-shah Kehilas Ya-akov Torah Tzi-vah lanu Mosheh. Yisrael V’oraita (Israel and the Torah are one. Torah is light): Yi-yi-yi-yis-ra-el Yi-yis-ra-e V’oraisa chad hu Torah o-rah Torah o-rah Halleluyah. Baruch Eloheinu: Baruch Eloheinu Shebaranu lichvodo Ode hapa’am Lichvodo V’nosan Lanu Toras emess Ode hapa’am Toras emess. Amar Rabbi Akiva: Amar Rabbi Akiva Ve’ahavta l’reyacha kamocha Sheli shelach Zeh klal gadol baTorah. Lo Yisa Goy el Goy Cherev: Lo yisa goy el goy cherev V’lo yilmedu od milchamah. Hinei Mah Tov: Hinei mah tov umah na’im Shevet achim gam yachad. Im Ein Ani Li: Im ein ani li, mi li U’cheshe’ani l’atzmi, mah ani V’im lo achshav eimatai. Chasdei Hashem: Chasdei Hashem ki lo samu Ki lo chalu rachamav Yenomar lefanav Shirah chadashah Halleluyah. V’karave Pizurenu: V’karave pizurenu Mibein hagoyim U’nefutzosenu kanes Miyarksei aretz. Aileh Chamda Libi: Aileh chamda libi Chusah na v’al tisalem. Mah Tovu: Mah tovu ohalecha Yaakov Mishkenotecha Yisrael. Hashiveinu: Hashiveinu Hashem eilecha V’nashuvah Chadeish yameinu kekedem. Hazorim B’dimah: Hazorim b’dimah Berinah yiktzoru. Achakeh Lo: Achakeh lo Bechol yom sheyavo. Utzu Eitzah: Utzu eitzah v’tufar Dabru davar v’lo yakum Ki imanu Kel. Eretz Yisrael: Eretz Yisrael bli Torah Hi keguf bli neshama Hey dun-dai. Na’aleh L’artzeinu: Na’aleh L’artzeinu berinah Yom gilah – yom rinah – yom menuchah – yom kedushah. Anu Banu Artzah: Anu Banu Artzah – Livnot u’lehibanot bah Anu, Anu, Banu, Artzah Livnot u’lehibanot, u’lehibanot bah Anu Banu Artzah Livnot livnot u’lehibanot bah. Emek Avodah: Emek, Emek Avodah, Emek, Emek, Horah Horah, Horah Emek Emek Horah. Artzah Alinu: Artzah Alinu K’var charashnu,…
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Article

Kodimoh Youth Bulletin (1955)

Dear Friend: Now that a number of weeks have passed since our Winter Torah Seminar, I want to tell you how wonderful and lasting an impression it made upon me. When I say "it" I mean all who participated, for it was you who made the Seminar the success it was. I particularly enjoyed spending the week with the "geza" group of which you were a member. I was happy, though not surprised, at your enthusiasm and interest in the Jewish studies sessions. However, as I indicated to you then, the intensive program we enjoyed together was not meant to substitute for a Jewish education. It was meant to stimulate a greater desire on your part to intensify your Jewish education. There are many ways that can be done. One of them is through attending a Jewish school. (We hope that some of you eventually will be able to attend either Yeshiva University or Stern College.) Another way is through private instruction. But there is also a third way which every mature and intelligent teenager should take advantage of: reading. As a follow-up to our nine Jewish studies sessions, I recommend the following books. They are all easy to read, interesting, reliable, and informative. You will enjoy them, and they will benefit you greatly. You may order them at the stated price by sending the money and order to Bloch Publishers, 31 West 31st Street, New York, New York.The Siddur and Prayer a) The Hertz Siddur – Prepared by the late Dr. Hertz, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire; contains the Hebrew prayers, translation, and an excellent running commentary. No Jewish home should be without this prayerbook! b) The World of Prayer – by Dr. Elie Munk of Paris. This is an excellent commentary on the daily prayers. It is especially good for those who can read some Hebrew. Price $3.75Chumash a) The Hertz Bible – A standard work, corresponding to the Hertz Siddur. Price $6 b) The Soncino Bible – While the Hertz culls from ancient and modern commentaries, this commentary offers only the interpretations of t…
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Correspondence

Letter to Kodimoh Congregants Announcing Birchat Kohanim Classes (1956)

Dear Friend: This letter is intended for you in your capacity as a "Kohen." As such, you are not only heir to a glorious and magnificent tradition, but you are privileged to bear the responsibility of acting as a Kohen functionally as well. One of the most important and beautiful functions of the Kohen in modern times is the "Birchas Kohanim" – the blessing of Israel as pronounced by the descendants of Aaron. This blessing is pronounced, as you know, on all major holidays. And since we are soon approaching the Passover festival, I take the privilege of approaching you about a matter I have been considering for some time now, and in which you may be personally involved. For many years now, American Orthodox synagogues have been discouraging Kohanim who do not observe the Sabbath from performing this all-important Mitzvah. As a result, the Kohanim who do participate are growing older in age and fewer in numbers. And this beautiful, elegant and inspiring part of our holiday services is gradually facing extinction.I, for one, feel that something should be done to retain this sacred tradition. I do so while recognizing the fact that a good number of our Kohanim are, for one reason or another; not Sabbath observers, and without in the least encouraging or sanctioning this non-observance.Some months ago, I presented a paper (soon to be published) to the Halacha (Jewish Law) Commission of the Rabbinical Council of America, of which I am a member, outlining the legal aspects of the problem. The members of the Commission unan-imously agreed with me as to my conclusion. The following is therefore authoritively in accordance with Jewish Laws.All Kohanim should participate in the "Birchas Kohanim". Sven if he not be a Sabbath observer^ the Kohen may, and is required,to pronounce the blessing over his fellow-Jews.ACCORDINGLY, I RESPECTFULLY INVITE YOU TO COOPERATE IN THE REVITALIZATION OF THIS SACRED aND BEAUTIFUL TRADITION.I will be more than glad to answer any questions that m…
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