Korach
Korach – You Can Have It All
Why does Korach indicate that he is looking for social equality, if he really wants to take over as high priest? Why does the midrash indicate that he wanted to be the prince of the family of Kehos, if Moshe seems to indicate he was after the high priesthood? Why does Moshe tell the Levites…
Read MoreKorach – Women's Wisdom
What was the difference between the wife of On ben Peles as opposed to the wife of Korach? What is the secret to getting through the challenges the come along in relationships? How can one apply this to one’s own life? Find out in this week’s parsha podcast. Running Time: 15:37
Read MoreKorach – Hierarchy and Equality
Why does the Torah place the concept of tzitzis and techeles right before the story of Korach? Why does Korach’s argument center around the concept of Techeles? What is the significance of Moshe’s response that includes the word ‘Boker’ – morning? What is the healthy approach to hierarchy and equality? Find out in this week’s…
Read MoreKorach – Understanding the Tzaddik
What is the superficial view behind the rebellion of Korach? What is the special character of Aharon that is being challenged? How does this story parallel the story of Yosef and his brothers? What is the parallel to Amalek and the Jewish people? What is the concept of the staff of Aharon that flowers and…
Read MoreKorach – Acceptance and consequence
Why did Moshe tell the 250 levi’im to bring an offering which meant certain death for them? How do we understand his actions that were submissive? Why does Aharon perform the atonement when the Jewish people are dying? Why is this story followed by the commandment to give tithes to the Levi’im and Kohanim? Find…
Read MoreKorach – Understanding the female aspect
What is at the root of Korach’s rebellion? Why does Korach come with the argument that a garment which is completely Techeles (blue wool) need not have the tzitzis hung on its corners? What is the significance of the fact that Korach’s name means baldness? What is the significance of the Gemara’s assertion of the…
Read MoreKorach – Equality vs. Self esteem
Why did Korach talk of equality, but Moshe responds with a claim that he is just coveting the Kehuna? Why did the 250 people follow Korach if their gain would be minimal, as was evident from the story of Oan ben Peles? Why did Moshe choose the Ketores as the test, and why did it…
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