Korach Text message

Parashat Korach

Korach, Datan and Aviram, together with 250 renowned people, started a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. But mainly against Aaron.

Their claim was, who said you have been chosen? Who said you are the right ones?

Hashem became furious against the people and, a couple of times, wanted to destroy the whole people and start a new nation with only Moses and Aaron and their families.

We know that Moses and Aaron were able to "calm down" Hashem. At some point Hashem started a plague that killed the rebels, and guess who is the one who stopped the plague? Right!!! Aaron.

He didn't want to see his people dying. The text tells us that he runs to save his people.

Aaron teaches us with his act that no matter how harsh people are, how badly they act against us, there is always room for love and compassion.

In memory of my beloved mother and teacher Miriam Rachel bat Israel Itzchak Z"L

Text message Schlach Lecha

Parashat Schlach Lecha (Send messengers)

Moses had a plan.

He sent messengers to the land of Israel. The people received the Torah, they built a tabernacle, they were ready to conquer the land of Israel.

His plan was a very good one. He instructed the spies, gave them clear directions and guidance.

What could be wrong?

Everything was set and ready for a good end.

But... That is the word of this parasha... When the spies came back, they spoke nicely about the land of Israel, BUT... 10 of them used the word BUT and added not very nice comments.

When you have a good plan, you need to make sure you cover all your buts.

In memory of my beloved mother and teacher Miriam Rachel bat Israel Itzchak Z"L

Beaalotcha Text message

Parashat Beaalotcha (When you kindle the lamps)

In this section we read about a group of people who were impure and could not eat the Passover sacrifice.

According to the Midrash, they were impure because they were carrying Joseph's coffin.

They became impure for fulfilling a mitzvah which is a little bit of a contradiction.

This teaches us that it is incorrect to think that having dirty hands always means you have been doing "dirty" tasks.

Sometimes those who have "dirty" hands and their feet in the mud are those who achieve a higher level of holiness.

In memory of my beloved mother and teacher Miriam Rachel bat Israel Itzchak Z"L