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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 6 MIN

Shemini 5786 - When Correction Becomes Gift

from Mussar HaTorah · host Aaron Benedict

When Aharon corrected Moshe Rabbeinu about a halacha regarding sacrificial offerings, Moshe didn't just accept the correction gracefully—he was elated. How could the greatest prophet who ever lived experience genuine joy at being proven wrong in front of the entire nation? Rav Henoch Leibowitz asks the piercing question: wouldn't anyone prefer to learn new information without the sting of public defeat? This week's episode explores Moshe's radical response and what it reveals about the transformative power of loving truth more than protecting our ego. Discover how we can begin to see correction not as an attack on our dignity, but as an unexpected gift. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notarabbi.substack.com

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