parshat Korach
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Spiritually Fulfilled Datan and Aviram challenged Moses, redefining Egypt as the "land of milk and honey" and seeing Aliyah solely for material gain. This contrasted sharply with the Torah's view of Aliyah's purpose as spiritual enhancement, making the study of mitzvot relevant at all times, not just upon entering the land.
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The Kohen’s Responsibility
A brief Dvar Torah on the Parsha, based on R. Samson Raphael Hirsch’s Torah Commentary -
Political Ego
A brief Dvar Torah on the Parsha, based on R. Samson Raphael Hirsch’s Torah Commentary -
Korah’s Rebellion
A brief Dvar Torah on the Parsha, based on R. Samson Raphael Hirsch’s Torah Commentary -
Miracles and Natural Laws
The Rambam's approach to miracles and laws of nature, as expressed in the splitting of the Red Sea and the punishment of Korah. -
No Dues, No Cruise
Korach's statements are high-minded and quite wholesome. We certainly DO believe that the spirit of Hashem resides within each of us, & we all have the potential to be a Moshe. But there is a huge difference between the potential & the actual. -
Korach and motives
Ordinary mortals have ordinary failings and self-interest is one of those failings. Moshe is true and his Torah is true. After that, no matter how fetching the slogan or how glorious the promise, caution and wariness about the person and cause being advocated are the proper attitudes to embrace.
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