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Korach 5769 - June 26, 2009
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Looking for Mr. Right
The Rebbe told me, “You are very different from each other. Remove him from your agenda.”
The Rebbe told me, “You are very different from each other. Remove him from your agenda.”
My Rebbe the Rebel
There were never any followers of the Rebbe -- followers couldn't keep up. The Rebbe had only leaders, those who rebelled with him
There were never any followers of the Rebbe -- followers couldn't keep up. The Rebbe had only leaders, those who rebelled with him
A Feminist’s Quest for a Place in Jewish Life
Although I was at peace about my situation, it was still reassuring to hear from someone of the Rebbe’s stature that there is a role for every woman, whether a mother or not, in Judaism.
Although I was at peace about my situation, it was still reassuring to hear from someone of the Rebbe’s stature that there is a role for every woman, whether a mother or not, in Judaism.
A Basketball Coach's Change of Career
After years of being coached in Judaism, it was his turn to become the coach…
After years of being coached in Judaism, it was his turn to become the coach…
Living
Never Stop Dreaming
Have you ever dreamed? About how a loving relationship would look? How your future family would function and thrive? How your business would grow and prosper?
Have you ever dreamed? About how a loving relationship would look? How your future family would function and thrive? How your business would grow and prosper?
When the Twitter Revolution Began
If the popular demonstrations going on in Iran right now turn into a full blown revolution—and it's getting darn close—it may well go down in history as the Twitter Revolution...
If the popular demonstrations going on in Iran right now turn into a full blown revolution—and it's getting darn close—it may well go down in history as the Twitter Revolution...
Scratch Your Challah
I noticed on Friday night at the meal that before you blessed the Challah, you made a small cut in one of the loaves. What is the meaning of this custom?
I noticed on Friday night at the meal that before you blessed the Challah, you made a small cut in one of the loaves. What is the meaning of this custom?
Don't Believe in Miracles--Expect Them!
I had "symptoms" of a number of major diseases and if that were not enough, my doctor said I had about six months to live. His only advice was to get my affairs in order...
I had "symptoms" of a number of major diseases and if that were not enough, my doctor said I had about six months to live. His only advice was to get my affairs in order...
The Relationship Rule
The Relationship Rule puts it simply: "I only give and I only accept respectful communication." Living by this rule goes a long way to ensure that one's relationships will be healthy and harmonious.
The Relationship Rule puts it simply: "I only give and I only accept respectful communication." Living by this rule goes a long way to ensure that one's relationships will be healthy and harmonious.
Parshah
The Parshah in a Nutshell
Korach challenges Moses’ and Aaron’s leadership, inciting mutiny and offering forbidden incense. The subsequent blossoming of Aaron’s staff proves that his position as high priest is divinely ordained.
Korach challenges Moses’ and Aaron’s leadership, inciting mutiny and offering forbidden incense. The subsequent blossoming of Aaron’s staff proves that his position as high priest is divinely ordained.
The Road to Heaven
"I, too, desire it!" Is Moses playing devil's advocate? Or is he baring a soul driven by a striving so exalted and G-dly that it is beyond the reach even of a Moses, a soul that finds its deepest yearnings frustrated by a divine command barring its path, commanding, "Stop. No. Not Yet."
"I, too, desire it!" Is Moses playing devil's advocate? Or is he baring a soul driven by a striving so exalted and G-dly that it is beyond the reach even of a Moses, a soul that finds its deepest yearnings frustrated by a divine command barring its path, commanding, "Stop. No. Not Yet."
Leader of the Opposition
Korach was greedy, jealous, underhanded, a megalomaniac and a rabble-rouser intent on world domination. Wow, talk about a victim of bad press! How about Korach the seeker of spiritual enlightenment?
Korach was greedy, jealous, underhanded, a megalomaniac and a rabble-rouser intent on world domination. Wow, talk about a victim of bad press! How about Korach the seeker of spiritual enlightenment?
The Importance of Peace
The final paragraph of the Mishnah states: “Great is peace, for G‑d found no other vessel for [His] blessings other than peace.” Meaning that G‑d only sends His blessings to a family, community, country, etc., if it is in a state of peace.
The final paragraph of the Mishnah states: “Great is peace, for G‑d found no other vessel for [His] blessings other than peace.” Meaning that G‑d only sends His blessings to a family, community, country, etc., if it is in a state of peace.
Two Women
The story of Korach and On ben Pelet emphasizes the woman's power to persuade. It also expresses another aspect of womanhood: her ability to see through false appearances and discover the path which is true and good
The story of Korach and On ben Pelet emphasizes the woman's power to persuade. It also expresses another aspect of womanhood: her ability to see through false appearances and discover the path which is true and good
Touched by Holiness
A lifeless staff blossoms, and a young boy astounds his listeners with a profound mystical response -- both presumably a result of being touched by holiness. What do we do when we are denied such an opportunity?
A lifeless staff blossoms, and a young boy astounds his listeners with a profound mystical response -- both presumably a result of being touched by holiness. What do we do when we are denied such an opportunity?
The Gap of Life
The etymology of Korach: Our Sages tell us that the structure of creation is represented by the Hebrew letter Hei. Contrasting the form of the Hei with the three letters that comprise the name "Korach" reveals the three basic distortions of reality from which conflict and disharmony arise
The etymology of Korach: Our Sages tell us that the structure of creation is represented by the Hebrew letter Hei. Contrasting the form of the Hei with the three letters that comprise the name "Korach" reveals the three basic distortions of reality from which conflict and disharmony arise
Hereby you shall know that G-d has sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of my own mind
— Moses (to Korach and his followers, Numbers 16:28)
Print Magazine
Torah is the interface between the Infinite and creation. On the outside, it speaks the language of humankind. On the inside, it is depth without end.
Grasp either end and you have nothing. Grasp both and you have G‑d Himself.
Sefer Hasichot 5751 vol.1, pg. 84.
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