Korach in Different Forms and Meanings
One can learn something about Korach even from his very name. Although he outwardly proclaimed: “כׇל־הָעֵדָה כֻּלָּם קְדֹשִׁים” “The entire congregation is holy.” it is possible that, inwardly, he was […]
The Unique Position of Women in Judaism Through the Lens of Parashat Korach
By: Yisrael Yitzchak Rosenfeld The role of women in Judaism emerges in a particularly interesting way in Parashat Korach (Numbers 16–18). Although women are not the central figures in the narrative, the […]
Parashat Korach – Based on the “Sfat Emet”
“And Korach took…” “And Korach took… and they gathered against Moses and against Aaron.” The Midrash explains: what is meant by “and he took“? That he “took a bad bargain […]
When I Feel Spiritually STUCK
By: Yisroel Yitzchok Rosenfeld Different people need different paths to get moving again. S – SERVE ANYONE T – TALK TO HASHEM A – ACT ANYWAY G – GET CURIOUS […]
RABBEINU TAM – “Both these and those are the words of the living G-d”
Parshas Korach RABBEINU TAM “Both these and those are the words of the living G-d” A timeless teaching from Rabbeinu Tam and the Tefillin Today we observe the yahrzeit of […]
Our Modern Digital Age and the Episode of Korach
What Caused the Earth to Split Open? In this week’s parashah, we read about the severe punishment of Korach and his followers: “The earth opened its mouth.” Our Sages ask: why was […]
A Lesson for Elections the Destructive Power of Division
“And Korach, the son of Yitzhar, the son of Kehat, the son of Levi, took…” Our Sages ask: What exactly did Korach take? After all, what can one take in […]
“Pro Deo” and Self-Interest in Elections
The Test of Honor for Heaven “And Korach took…” Our Sages say that Korach “took himself” to the other side. He was not satisfied with the great spiritual elevation he […]
Some Thoughts on Parashat Korach – According to the Path of Chassidut
Why are there so many conflicts between people over elections? “Korach, the son of Yitzhar, the son of Kehat, the son of Levi, took…” The holy Baal Shem Tov, of […]
The Power of Humility and Truth
A reflection just before the elections in Israel We stand just before the elections in Israel. Parashat Korach teaches us a fundamental principle in the service of Hashem: not every […]
