PRAYER The Prayer that Shows How to be Happy My Jewish Learning Eilu Devarim reflects the seeming paradox that focusing on others more than ourselves makes us happier READ MORE

PRAYER The Prayer that Shows How to be Happy Eilu Devarim reflects the seeming paradox that focusing on others more than ourselves makes us happier READ MORE TODAY'S MUST READS What it's Like to be Jewish at a Notoriously Anti-Israel College  Gal Gadot Says She's Outspoken About Being Israeli Because of Anti-Semitism EXPLORE MORE How to Study Torah: Sign up for an Email Series About How to Explore Jewish Texts SIGN UP HERE WORD OF THE DAY Sheitel (שייטל) Pronounced shay-TULL, this Yiddish word refers to wig worn by some married Orthodox women as a sign of modesty. Learn more about head covering for married women. EATS Honey Roasted Za'atar Chicken CLICK HERE TODAY'S QUIZ Test Your Knowledge of Jewish Views of God CLICK HERE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION Parashat Korach Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 SUMMARY In this Torah portion, Korach and his followers accuse Moses and Aaron of taking power and prestige for themselves at the expense of the community. Moses defends himself against the rebels by saying that the Lord will make God’s presence known by how God kills these rebels. Then God opens the ground and swallows Korach and his followers.Learn more. COMMENTARY This biblical power structure — and struggle — in Korach may offend our democratic sensibilities.Read more. MORE TORAH