Parashat Korach

Moses vs. Korach.

We must differentiate between our wants and our needs.

Are we more worried about our own egos than about the Jewish people as a whole?

Amidst seemingly mundane laws, valuable lessons emerge.

What are the consequences, or even the possibility, of separating ourselves from our communities, like Korach did?

Korach's rebellion was based on his inability to appreciate the value of diversity and distinctiveness.

God punished Korah for his inability to channel his anger into productive protest.

The combination of Moses' vision and Korach's organizing skills is an instructive model for successful coalition building.

Korach and his followers masked their quest for personal power and gain as a desire for an egalitarian, democratic society.

Following the deaths of Korach and his followers, Aaron stands between the Angel of Death and the Israelites.

Moses' response to Korach's challenge teaches us to reflect on our own actions in any situation of conflict or anger.

How Parashat Korach demonstrates extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Vengeance cannot be the response to violence.

The Torah articulates norms about legitimate dissent and authority's reasonable response to it.

Korah's rebellion was unforgivable because he created disunity among the Jewish people.

While Korach's rebellion was inappropriate in the context of newly freed slaves in the wilderness, his challenges speak to us powerfully today.

In Parashat Korach, we learn about a rebellion by Korach and 250 other community leaders who accuse Moses and Aaron ...

This biblical power structure — and struggle — in Korach may offend our democratic sensibilities.

Reaching out is a risk that comes with a big potential reward.

There is almost always a deeper, inner insecurity that is causing the jealousy.

Korach's followers.

Korach: A resource for parents.

Having a king won't necessarily make life easier for the 12 tribes of Israel.

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Korach and his followers rebel against Moses' and Aaron's leadership and are killed; God instructs Aaron regarding laws of the priesthood.