self-esteem
Devarim – Tisha B'av and the spies
What was the story of the spies from the perspective of the Jewish people? How could the Jewish people say that Hashem ‘hated’ them if He had shown them so many miracles and was constantly providing for them? Why does Hashem seem to confirm their fears and remove His presence from them? Why does 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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