This week, we delve into the renowned conflict of “Korach and his people” against Moshe (Moses) in this week’s compelling video. While Korach’s name takes center stage, the Torah unveils a fascinating revelation &mdash other individuals, including Datan and Aviram (Dathan and Abiram), are mentioned amidst the chaos. What makes them stand out?
Curiously, Moshe calls upon Datan and Aviram, urging them to join in resolving the dispute. Yet, they audaciously refuse to comply. Surprisingly, though we’ve encountered their names in previous books, our parsha (Torah portion) marks the very first time they are explicitly mentioned in the psukim (verses). So, why this sudden emphasis on Datan and Aviram? What lies behind their story? And why do Rashi and the Midrash repeatedly associate them with trouble-making?