This Week’s Torah Portion: Korach – קֹרַח (Numbers 16:1−18:32)
Imagine having a fierce dispute with someone you don’t like, inviting God to judge who is right on the issue, and God ruling in your favor! The earth opens and your rival is swollen by the earth. That’s what happens to Korach who challenged Moses’ leadership! Not the best way for a diverse and pluralistic society!
Imagine having a fierce dispute with someone you don’t like, inviting God to judge who is right on the issue, and God ruling in your favor! The earth opens and your rival is swollen by the earth. That’s what happens to Korach who challenged Moses’ leadership! Not the best way for a diverse and pluralistic society!
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 Korach – קֹרַח