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External Holiness and the Rebellion of Korach
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Rabbi Elisha Vishlitzky discusses the Parashat Korach, focusing on the superficial holiness of Korach and his followers. He argues that their attempt to equalize all beings sought to undermine divine hierarchy.
The lesson highlights the wisdom of On ben Pelet's wife, who recognized the moral weakness of the rebels. By utilizing the concept of holiness, she successfully dissuaded her husband from joining the conflict.