Bible

Korach's rebellion was based on his inability to appreciate the value of diversity and distinctiveness.

God punished Korah for his inability to channel his anger into productive protest.

The combination of Moses' vision and Korach's organizing skills is an instructive model for successful coalition building.

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Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.

Parashat Nitzavim teaches us the importance of viewing ourselves as partners in a dialogue with God.

Because of his position of leadership, Moses is judged extremely harshly when he sins.

The Israelites' dwellings in the wilderness provide us with a model for ensuring the existence and dignity of housing for all members of society.

Like Balaam, we should open our eyes to seeing the problematic paths we take in life.

Korach and his followers masked their quest for personal power and gain as a desire for an egalitarian, democratic society.

Following the deaths of Korach and his followers, Aaron stands between the Angel of Death and the Israelites.

The Torah's abhorrence for consuming blood may have led to the Jewish people's abhorrence for shedding it.