Show Notes
In this epic parsha, a man named Korach decides to rebel against Moshe. He draws two known troublemakers, Dasan and Aviram, into his scheme. Additionally, he recruits members of the tribe of Reuven. This complex story teaches us:
Leadership is based on being chosen, not craving prestigious positions.
Craving power can lead to one's downfall.
We are impacted by the company we keep- as is exhibited by the differences between Korach's wife and On's wife.
Common sense can only get us so far. We also need to respect and value expertise.
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In the last parsha of the Torah, V'Zot HaBracha, Moshe dies. But what matters is not that he died- rather, the way he died. Moshe approached God alone. There were no adoring crowds. No family surrounding him. It was just the man and his Maker. And this is something that will happen to us all. We will all, ultimately, approach God. The question to be answered is simply this: have we lived a life that we are proud to show to God?
This week's parsha, Haazinu, is actually a song! Moshe wanted to make sure that the core ideas of Judaism would be accessible to everyone, whether or not they were able to read. In this song, we focus on some important ideas. These include: