Posts Tagged: Korach Torah
Material Abundance, Without Meaningful Purpose, Leads to a Sad Life
In his iconic masterpiece, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Oscar Wilde made a profound observation that continues to resound with enduring relevance: “Nowadays people know...
Does Judaism Still Need Priests Today?
The earth opened up, fire came down from heaven, and sticks sprouted almond blossoms and nuts. What does it mean? Whether it is heaven, earth,...
Creating a Bridge Between Secular and Religious Jews, Then and Now
This week, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Rabbi Chaim Gantz. To say he is extraordinary would be an understatement. This was our first...
Don’t Use Humor as a Weapon, Then Claim You Were ‘Joking’
“Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit,” said Oscar Wilde, “but it is the highest form of intelligence.” Truthfully, categorizing sarcasm as the lowest form of...
Why Did Moses Fall on His Face?
Last weekend, I tripped and fell flat on my face in the street. It was miraculous (or fortunate) that I fell on the tarmac instead...
Korach and the Failure of Anarchy
Those familiar with the history of British cinema will certainly have heard of a genre of films known as the Ealing Comedies, a series of...
Korach: The First Demagogue and Populist
The story of Korach has much to teach us about one of the most disturbing phenomena of our time: the rise of populism in contemporary...
Judaism is a Religion of Men, Not Kings
"You have gone too far! The whole community are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set...
