Korach Audio Classes

A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

Experience the gems of the Parsha with the classic commentaries, and a kabbalstic twist.

Korach and his comrades; some were punished by fire and some were swallowed up into the earth. In Torah punishment is a consequents of the sin, why then were there two different consequences? And why were the punishments fire and the earth swallowing them up?

A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut.

To love and live across the distance.

This week we learn about how Korach led a rebellion against Moses. Incredibly, not only did Moses not respond with hate—he even reached out with love. We need to see the good within everyone. We must uncover the G-dly soul that is the truest essence of every Jew. This is what the Rebbe taught and exemplified—and expects of us too. Listen to a remarkable story of a lost Jewish soul on the beaches of India, who was reached by the Rebbe’s love and care.

An overview of the weekly Parsha, through the eyes of the many commentators, enriching your understanding of how our great history unfolded.

Was Korach’s rebellion against the authority of Moses and Aaron a well-intentioned mistake or a treacherous villainy?

An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.

An advanced presentation of Chassidic teachings on the Parshah.

A textual study of a sicha, or essay, from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that expounds upon the many levels of Divine Providence.

Get a detailed overview of the weekly Torah portion sewn together with keen insights and timely life messages.

Korach's affront to Moses' leadership reveals how grave character flaws make a person incapable of being a follower.

A very short insight on the parshah.

Korach led a mutiny to usurp the position of kohen gadol (high priest) for himself. What did Korach understand—and misunderstand—about the greatness of serving G‑d as the high priest?

An in depth look at the weekly Parshah based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Can anything grow from a wooden staff? Learn about the miraculous test that proved the legitimacy of Aaron's priestly status.

Our to-do lists are filled with mundane and important chores, little and big things that all require our immediate attention. It can be difficult to keep our eyes on the big picture. Surprisingly, Korach teaches us an important lesson in how to keep our priorities in order.

How Korach, who championed equality, became the symbol of divisiveness. And how the Divine punishments visited upon Korach and his band are the natural consequences of their failed rebellion. (Likutei Sichos vol. 18, Sicha 3)

The Sages tell us that the argument of Korach in this week's portion was doomed to fail because it was "an argument that was not for the sake of heaven." What is an argument that is for the sake of heaven?

Moses assumed an unusually aggressive position when faced with the mutiny led by the wealthy, arrogant scoundrel Korach. This profound analysis of the classical sources explains why all the drama. The anti-Moses mob’s bitter-end came sooner than expected—as a “ground-breaking” event swiftly swallowed the rebels. This class concludes with the story of”the men who returned from hell” and other little-known fascinating facts and incredible insights that brilliantly illuminate the shadowy abyss into which those rabble-rousers disappeared.

The parshah of Korach contains 95 verses, and the mnemonic for it is the name Daniel. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

Learn the profound connections between the weekly parsha and its related Haftorah.

After the debacle of Korach’s rebellion against Moses, G-d instructs the Jews to give various gifts to the kohanim. Rashi explains how this law reinforces the position of Aaron and his sons.

Our Sages declare that Korach and his followers are the symbol of divisiveness that "will not ultimately endure"; whereas the dissenting views of Hillel and Shamai represent a virtuous difference of opinion "that will ultimately endure". But why would argument of any kind, especially one that endures forever, be considered a virtue?! In answering this question, this class traces the origins of all conflicts and reveals the ultimate resolution to them all. (Based on the Maamar Vayikach Korach 5727)

In depth study of the weekly Torah portion.