The First Populist (Korach 5778)
The story of Korach has much to teach us about one of the most disturbing phenomena of our time: the … Read more
Tag: corruption of power
The Consent of the Governed (Shoftim 5777)
The contribution of Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, to political thought is fundamental, but not well known. In this study I … Read more
Influence and Power (Pinchas 5777)
Knowing that he is about to die, Moses turns to God and asks him to appoint a successor: Moses said … Read more
Keeping Our Word (Matot 5776)
This week’s parsha opens with an account of the laws of vows and oaths. What is it doing here near … Read more