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This Week's Torah Portion
Korach
In this Torah portion, Korach and his followers accuse Moses and Aaron of taking power and prestige for themselves at the expense of the community. Moses defends himself against the rebels by saying that the Lord will make God’s presence known by how God kills these rebels. Then God opens the ground and swallows Korach and his followers.
Parashat Korach
Torah Reading
Numbers 16:1 - 18:32
Haftarah
Isaiah 66:1 - 66:24 | Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
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