Last week’s Portion concluded with the third paragraph of the Shema prayer, which speaks of the Mitzvah of Tzitzis/Talis. This week’s Parsha describes the quarrel that Korach had with our leader Moshe. Rashi tells us that Korach was personally incensed that his younger cousin was appointed by Moshe to be a prince while he felt …
Tag: Korach
Jun 22
Unequivocal!
- By Dovid Saks in 5783, Bamidbar
Our Parsha deals with a full-blown disagreement and argument between Korach and our leader Moshe. Korach was offended because he was overlooked when Moshe chose a younger cousin to a prestigious position. Of course, Moshe chose the younger cousin through the instruction of G-d, however, Korach couldn’t handle it. He became incensed and decided to …
Jun 30
Check Out!
- By Dovid Saks in 5782, Bamidbar
Korach, a prestigious and wealthy member of the Levite tribe, felt snubbed when a younger cousin was appointed as the prince of his group of Levites. His personal gripe led him to speak out against our leader Moshe. He doubted the authenticity of Moshe’s divinely appointed leadership, and accused Moshe of nepotism by giving his …
Jun 10
2020!!
- By Dovid Saks in 5781, Bamidbar
The other day, right before I was to begin a class for the residents of Webster Towers, the cover of a Time magazine laying on the table caught my eye. The year ‘2020’ was printed in bold with a big red X superimposed on it. The caption read, “The worst year ever.” The name of …
Jun 24
Levelheaded Wife!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Bamidbar
This week’s portion contains a dispute involving Korach, from the Levite tribe, who took issue with Aaron being appointed Kohain Godol. Korach, who was Aaron’s cousin, felt slighted that he was not chosen to be Koahin Godol and took issue with our leader Moshe’s authority. He accused Moshe of nepotism by covertly appointing his brother …
Jul 04
How Much Blue!
- By Dovid Saks in 5779, Bamidbar
The Torah describes a disturbing episode that occurred while the Jews were traveling in the desert. Korach, a man from a prestigious Levite family took issue with his cousin Moshe, claiming that Moshe had appointed his brother Aaron as the high priest on his own volition, not by the command of G-d. Korach wanted the …
Sep 27
Fear Factor
(Torah Portion Korach) Fear Factor I recently received an intriguing question from a college student, one of the recipients of the Shabbat Message. Please allow me to share it with you. Rabbi: I wanted to ask this question to a rabbi for the longest time…. Given the fact that we have free will to do …
Sep 27
Entitlement
(Torah Portion Korach) Entitlement The Torah relates that Korach led a rebellious group against our leader Moshe, casting doubt on his Divinely appointed leadership. After various attempts were made by Moshe to calmly diffuse the claims, Korach together with his family and congregation received a spectacular reprimand from G-d. They and their belongings were miraculously …
Sep 27
Rosh Chodesh Prayers!
(Torah Portion Korach) Rosh Chodesh Prayers! Rosh Chodesh Tamuz is this Shabbat and Sunday. There are a few adjustments to the prayers when Rosh Chodesh is observed on a weekday, such as: We insert the prayer of Yaleh V’yavo in all three daily Amidah prayers; the prayer of Hallel is recited; the additional Rosh Chodesh …
Sep 27
The Good Wife
(Torah Portion Korach) The Good Wife! This past weekend, while attending a family Simcha, my brother Elozar shared with me an insightful idea from Rabbi Moshe Feinstein o.b.m. The Torah relates the story of the 12 spies who were sent to check out the Land of Israel. Ten of the spies brought back a negative …
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