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Evil Flourishes When Good People Do Nothing
The centerpiece of this week's portion, Korach, is Korach's challenge of Moses and Aaron's leadership. Dathan, Abiram, and two hundred and fifty elders join Korach in the revolt, claiming that they have an equal right to lead.
The Spiritual Life in the Material World
The title figure of this week's portion, Korach, is one of four rebels to launch an ill-fated coup d'état against the leadership of Aaron and Moses. Korah repudiates Moses and Aaron's authority, claiming that "all the community are holy" (Numbers 16:3).
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
"Now Korah, son of Izhar son of Kohath son of Levi, betook himself, along with Dathan and Abiram . . . descendants of Reuben-to rise up against Moses, together with two hundred and fifty Israelites, chieftains of the community, chosen in the assembly, men of repute.