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Why did On Ben Pelus's wife get him drunk before the rebellion against Moshe? The shiur develops the principle that women excel at giving reality checks about identity and capability. Her wisdom wasn't just saving his life — it was helping him recognize he wasn't Kohen Gadol material.
This shiur explores the fascinating Talmudic story of On Ben Pelus, who was initially part of Korach's rebellion but was saved by his wife's wisdom. Rabbi Zweig addresses several puzzling questions: How could On Ben Pelus break his oath to join the rebellion simply by falling asleep? Why didn't the rebels wake him up? How did his wife know her strategy would work? The shiur develops a profound understanding based on a Gemara (גמרא) in Bava Metzia 59a that distinguishes between when a husband should and shouldn't listen to his wife. The Gemara states that in matters of heaven (milei d'shamayim), a man should take the lead, but in matters of this world (milei d'alma), he should listen to his wife. Rabbi Zweig reinterprets 'matters of this world' not as mundane issues, but as reality checks about identity and capability.
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Why does the Torah use "eicha" (how can it be) both for Moshe's lament and in Megillas Eicha? The shiur develops that disconnection from God creates existential paranoia - explaining why the Jewish people irrationally accused Moshe of plotting against them. The three weeks of mourning address this deeper spiritual death, not mere sin.
Why does Rashi mention the punishment of cherev (sword) for rejecting Torah when other violations carry more severe punishments? The shiur distinguishes between violating specific mitzvos and rejecting Hashem's fundamental authority established at Sinai. Complete denial of divine sovereignty constitutes mored b'malkus (rebellion against the king), which carries the unique punishment of cherev.
Parshas Korach
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