Excerpt from Rabbi Moshe Zuriel ZT”L on Korach – What level of priority should be given to study of Mussar?

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A translated excerpt from Rabbi Zuriel’s Otzrote Hatorah, Korach (1) In summary: “Take fast hold of Mussar, let her not go; keep her; for she is thy life” (Proverbs 4:13). And they said concerning this: “A parable of one who … Continued

“And Eisav (Esau) despised the Firstborn’s Birthright.” Rashi: The verse testifies to his wickedness, for he despised the service of the Omnipresent.

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**Breishit / Genesis 25:34:**”And Eisav (Esau) despised the firstborn’s birthright.”   Rashi’s commentary: The verse testifies to his wickedness, for he despised the service of the Omnipresent.   Most of the severe punishments of *Karet* (spiritual excision) are connected to … Continued

The Bad Charachter Trait of Envy Led Korach to Quarrel with Moshe. Constant Review of the ‘Path of the Just’ Helps A Person Correct Bad Charachter Traits

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Rashi on Bamidbar / Numbers 16:1 : And what induced Korach to quarrel with Moshe? He was envious of the princely dignity held by Elitzaphan the son of Uziel (Midrash Tanchuma, Korach 1) whom Moshe had appointed prince over the … Continued