When God’s Best Isn’t “Enough”

Parashat Korach Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1-18:32 Haftarah: 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22 In this week’s Parashah, we read of Korach, who was the great grandson of Levi (and cousin of Moses and Aaron). As a descendant of Levi, … Read More

The Danger of Dissatisfaction

Parashat Korach Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14–12:22 In a recent conversation with some close friends, we spoke about the reality of life and the challenges we face. Whether it’s raising kids and the … Read More

Sneaky Rebellion

Parashat Korach Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14–12:22 Do I accept God’s elect? Am I ok with the destiny, gifts, and responsibilities He has given me? Do I trust Him and His plan? These … Read More

Aaron’s Rod

Parashat Korach Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 As we read the book of Numbers, we find a common thread of the children of Israel complaining against and challenging God and His elected leaders — Moses, Aaron, and … Read More

Guard your heart

Parashat Korach Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 This week’s Scripture portion got me thinking about the importance of guarding our hearts at all times, and not allowing pride, jealousy, greed or any other evil to take root … Read More

Parashat Korach

Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 This week’s scripture portion is quite well known, but has some unfortunate mistranslations in the English versions. Many of the English translations use the words, “spy the land of Canaan” whereas I … Read More

Parashat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32

בס״ד By Baruch LoveIsrael.org Parashat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32 Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 In this week’s Torah portion, we find an answer to the common question that many people encounter when they tell a Jewish person … Read More

Parashat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32

בס”ד Parashat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32 Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 In this week’s Torah reading, one of the main themes is rebellion. It is clear from this passage that rebellion against G-d leads to death. Those … Read More

Parashat Korach: Numbers 16:1-18:32

בס”ד Parashat Korach: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Maftir:  Numbers 28:9-15 / Haftarah:  Isaiah 66:1-24 Shabbat Rosh Chodesh-Tammuz In this week’s Torah portion, one learns that there are very serious consequences to following improper leadership.  Korach was an … Read More