Shabbat Korah
Torah: Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 / Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14 - 12:22
“Honesty and Transparency”
Dear Friends,
This week’s Torah portion tells the story of Korah’s rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron out in the desert on the way to Promised Land. According to the Torah commentary Numbers Rabbah, Korah went to each tribe accusing Moses and Aaron of misconduct. He told them that he was not like Moses and Aaron, who were leading the Children of Israel in order to gain fame and power for themselves. Korah said that his aim was for all the people to enjoy life. Thus, he won the support of so many by misleading them.
Eventually, the rebellion was put down and Moses and Aaron continued their leadership. Our Jewish tradition teaches us to lead with honesty and transparency.
Zay a Mentsch – Be a Good Person.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
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