Korach 5784: Leadership and Rebellion

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

How do we navigate leadership challenges and personal ambition in times of crisis? In this week’s episode, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer delve into Parsha Korach, exploring leadership and rebellion within the context of the Jewish people's journey through the desert. They discuss the motivations behind Korach's uprising, the dynamics of leadership as portrayed in the Torah, and the harsh consequences faced by the rebels. Together they examine modern applications of these lessons, focusing on individuality, collective responsibility, and the importance of choosing wise counsel. Credits: Aviva Lauer – Pardes Faculty Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem