PARSHAS KORACH

Monster Careers- Korach
There's a well known story about a very successful entrepreneur who came across a simple fishermen. The entrepreneur inquired as to why this man was just sitting back and taking it easy, as opposed to being out in his boat catching more fish. The fisherman replied that he had caught enough for his needs that […]
Summary of Parshas Korach
Korach, a descendant of the Tribe of Levi, led a group of 250 people in a revolt against Moshe. His rebellion began after Moshe has appointed his brother Aaron as High Priest and a cousin as a leader of the Levites.  This seemed like nepotism to Korach, as if Moshe was acting without G-d’s directive. […]
Of Almonds and Blossoms
This week's Torah portion, Korach, describes the episode where Korach organized a rebellion against Moses, questioning Moses' authority and the appointment of Moses' brother, Aaron, as the High Priest. Even after Korach and his followers were swallowed up by the earth, quashing his rebellion, the legitimacy of Aaron's appointment as High Priest remained in question. […]