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Ep. 39: Korach: When Holiness Becomes the Problem ~ Why was Korach’s argument so convincing? - Korach 5786

Torah Sparks By Rachel Benchimol··16 July 2026·56 min

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After the story of the spies, Korach embraced the idea that Hashem’s purpose is fulfilled within the physical world. But he took that truth one step too far.In this class, we’ll discover why Korach’s argument sounded so compelling, where he misunderstood the relationship between holiness and transcendence, and what Moshe meant when he answered, “In the morning Hashem will make known.” Most importantly, we’ll explore what Korach’s mistake teaches us about bringing holiness into everyday life while remaining connected to its Divine Source.