Korach – קֹרַח (Numbers 16:1−18:32)

“Then Moses said to Aaron, “Take the fire pan, and put on it fire from the altar. .. take it quickly to the community and make expiation for them. For wrath has gone forth from יהוה: the plague has begun!” (Numbers 17:11) Moses teaches us a great lesson here. True leaders should first and foremost protect the people. Even from God. Korach – קֹרַח

Parsha Korach – קֹרַח Torah Summary:

Korach and his followers, Dathan and Abiram, lead a rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. God punishes the rebels by burying them and their families alive. Once again, God brings a plague on the people. (16:1-17:15) The chief of each tribe deposits his staff inside the Tent of Meeting. Aaron’s staff brings forth sprouts, produces blossoms, and bears almonds. (17:16-26) The Kohanim and Levites are established and assigned the responsibility of managing the donations to the Sanctuary. All of the firstborn offerings shall go to the priests and all the tithes are designated for the Levites in return for the services they perform. (18:1-32 “Then Moses said to Aaron, “Take the fire pan, and put on it fire from the altar. .. take it quickly to the community and make expiation for them. For wrath has gone forth from יהוה: the plague has begun!” (Numbers 17:11) Moses teaches us a great lesson here. True leaders should first and foremost protect the people. Even from God. Korach – קֹרַח