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Who May Lead the People of God?

Kristine Garroway, Ph.D
In this week's parashah, we learn about the uprising of 250 Israelites, led by Korah, Abiram, On, and Dathan, who are dissatisfied with the structure of the fledgling nation of Israel. Citing an argument worthy of the Priestly Code (Leviticus 17-27), the rebels state: "For all the community are holy

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