EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 1 MIN
Parshat Korach: The Art of Sacred Disagreement
from JOI to the World · host Menachem Lehrfield
📖 Parshat Korach This Week: 'Two Jews, three opinions'—we're famously argumentative people! But this week's story of Korach's rebellion seems to condemn disagreement. So which is it—are arguments good or bad? Jewish wisdom teaches us about 'machloket l'shem shamayim' (מחלוקת לשם שמים)—arguments for the sake of heaven. Korach's rebellion was driven by jealousy and ego, focused on tearing down rather than seeking truth. But when we argue with genuine curiosity, seeking to understand different perspectives and uncover deeper wisdom, our disagreements become sacred. The goal isn't to win—it's to grow beyond our limited viewpoint and discover truth together. Argue well. Shabbat Shalom. 🤝Follow us for more:Website - https://www.joidenver.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joidenverFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/JOIdenverYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JOIdenverPinterest - http://pinterest.com/jewishdiySubscribe to "JOI to the World" to access all our podcasts, including Yada Yada Yiddish, Kids Say the Deepest Things, Reconnect, and Dear Rabbi.Join us as we uncover the treasures in our backyard and explore what makes the Jewish people extraordinary! 🕎📚🎙️
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