Korach & Julius Caesar: Rabbi Shlomo Gemara Learns with Avrum Rosensweig (Audio)

The Avrum Rosensweig Show

Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and Avrum Rosensweig study the Torah portion of Korach and Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar". Both explore themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of ambition. In the Torah, Korach's rebellion against Moses and Aaron mirrors the power struggle in ancient Rome depicted in Shakespeare's play. Both narratives reveal the dangers of unchecked ambition and the destabilizing effects of internal dissent within a community or empire. Korach, like Caesar, challenges established authority, leading to upheaval and tragic outcomes. Both stories highlight the complexities of leadership and the perilous nature of challenging those in power, serving as cautionary tales about the repercussions of ambition and the importance of maintaining unity and order.