Parashat Korach

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

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.

Korah's rebellion was unforgivable because he created disunity among the Jewish people.

Moses' response to Korach's challenge teaches us to reflect on our own actions in any situation of conflict or anger.

While Korach's rebellion was inappropriate in the context of newly freed slaves in the wilderness, his challenges speak to us powerfully today.