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Finding Ourselves Through Others
What are the consequences, or even the possibility, of separating ourselves from our communities, like Korach did?
To Serve With Distinction
Korach's rebellion was based on his inability to appreciate the value of diversity and distinctiveness.
The Waters of Lustration: Tears and Tzedakah
Jewish sources suggest tears and tzedakah [charity] as two modern replacements for the Red Heifer.
An Imperfect Hero
Moses' fatal flaw is his inability to wean his people from their dependence on him.
Anger Management
God punished Korah for his inability to channel his anger into productive protest.
Parashat Korach: Summary
Korach and his followers rebel against Moses' and Aaron's leadership and are killed; God instructs Aaron regarding laws of the priesthood.
Institutionalizing Freedom
The combination of Moses' vision and Korach's organizing skills is an instructive model for successful coalition building.
Jewish War & Peace 101
Jewish tradition takes it for granted that war is an inevitable part of human existence.
The Ethics of Jewish War
Few traditional sources discuss the ethics of fighting noncombatants, but some Jewish laws of war do display a moral genesis.