Members FIRST Question and Answer!

Shalom Aleichem Chevra! What's up friends? Ever wonder why the Talmud says Korach and his assembly argued, but never mentions Moses as part of the fight? We dive into some amazing questions from the Chevra in this special members-first Q&A session! We start by exploring the deep teaching about arguments for the sake of heaven versus those that aren't, looking at why Korach and his assembly are mentioned together while Moses stayed above the fray. From there we tackle questions about favorite numbers (36 is double chai, representing life in this world and the next!), the true meaning of Zion as found throughout Tanakh in the words of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and King David, and practical guidance on channeling desire in healthy directions rather than suppressing it. We also discuss the beautiful concept that all humanity can unite under ethical monotheism through the seven Noahide laws, while the Jewish people carry the special responsibility of 613 mitzvot to be a light unto the nations. The conversation flows through questions about conversion, the role of men and women according to Torah, why Jews don't actively proselytize like other religions, and the important distinction that no h