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One could explain that in the immediate aftermath they were too scared to criticize Moshe but that they were emboldened as things calmed down. However, the Netziv profoundly uses the observations to explain each other. There was a qualitative difference between Moshe’s opponents. Korach, Datan, and Aviram had completely evil intentions and scorned Moshe and Aharon. They were swallowed up and disappeared from the scene. In contrast, the 250 who joined them were excited by Korach’s idea to increase the ranks of those who would serve Hashem in the Mishkan. For this reason, says the Netziv, the utensils used in their improper and ill-fated offering of ketoret could be incorporated in the mizbe’ach. While they were punished, it was in the manner of Aharon’s sons, Nadav and Avihu. They were remembered in a way that prompted others to learn the lesson from their serious mistake.
Upon seeing the respect given to the 250, the people thought that Moshe should have stopped their activities in a manner that protected their lives. Why did Moshe instruct them to bring incense as a deadly test? They were not aware that this was a Heavenly decree.
One can ask on the Netziv’s approach from the mishna in Avot: "Any dispute that is not for Heaven’s sake will not last ... this is the dispute of Korach and his congregation." After all, the Netziv said that the congregation’s intentions were reasonable?
The mishna, which mentions Korach and his congregation separately, may have been hinting that there were different levels of machloket going on simultaneously. The Netziv does point out that the 250 allowed their egos to carry them away and forget the crucial fact that Moshe was the "father of all prophets." Thus, this element of their dispute was not for Heaven’s sake, and Hashem put an end to their position in the dispute. The positive element of their behavior, including sincere service of Hashem with the ketoret, was eternalized in the mizbe’ach. Regarding Korach, there was nothing positive to salvage
We can learn important lessons. Even quality people with good intentions must avoid getting carried away and sinning terribly. Inversely, even those who sin terribly may be good people who, after receiving atonement for their sins, can leave some positive impact.
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
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The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
