Few issues touch the Reform Jewish soul like those of rebellion and authority. In our synagogues one sees teenagers wearing "Question Authority" buttons and hears adults affirming individual autonomy as the cardinal principal of Reform Judaism. Consequently, this week's portion, Korah, which focuses on two rebellions-Korah against Moses, and Dathan
FOCAL POINT Thus the Eternal delivered Israel that day from the Egyptians. . . . And when Israel saw the wondrous power which the Eternal had wielded against the Egyptians, the people feared the Eternal; they had faith in the Eternal and in His servant Moses. (Exodus 14:30-31) "He [Moses]
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