Parashat Korach

You'll summarize the key events and central theme of Parashat Korach—a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, divine judgment, and the reaffirmation of priestly authority—and explain why this story matters in the Torah's larger narrative.

You'll identify Korach's genealogy, his specific grievance against Moses and Aaron, and the two-part structure of his rebellion (Levite complaint + Reubenite challenge).

You'll distinguish the roles, privileges, and hierarchical relationship between Levites and Priests, and explain why Korach's demand to serve as a priest was transgressive.

You'll map the narrative arc—rebellion, divine response, test of the censers, plague, and Aaron's staff—and recognize how each episode reinforces priestly legitimacy.

You'll compare rabbinic character interpretations of Korach's motives with modern source-critical analysis, identifying key exegetical debates and redactional layers graders expect.