Korach 5785

Episode 1 – Korach: Revolt, Chosenness, and the Blooming AlmondThis week, we begin our Torah journey with Parshat Korach—a story of rebellion, holiness, chosenness and leadership that still echoes today.We explore:Who was Korach, and why did he challenge Moses and Aaron?Is the holiness of Am Israel collective or individual?What does a society's religious focus tell us about their cultural character?The deeper meaning behind the earth swallowing dissent, and the miracle of Aaron’s almond-blossoming staff.Torah as history or metaphor: what does this story teach us about conflict, and chosenness?Plus: how the Haftarah from Samuel echoes and critiques Korach’s challenge.Korach 5785 Torah: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 https://miko284.com/2025/06/26/it-blossomed-sprouted-buds-and-borne-almonds-the-torah-portion-of-korach/