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Sivan 28, 5773 · June 6, 2013 This Week's Features A 365-Day Jew Who Was Korach? Parshat Korach Korach led a mutiny to usurp the position of kohen gadol (high priest) for himself. What did Korach understand—and misunderstand—about the greatness of serving G‑d as the high priest? By Moishe New  Watch (48:36) A New Name Sarah’s Courage: Lesson 6 G‑d changes the name Sarai to Sarah. What influence do our names have on us? Can a change of name create a change in destiny? By Chana Weisberg  Watch (10:00) When to Argue Practical Parshah - Korach The Sages tell us that the argument of Korach in this week's portion was doomed to fail because it was "an argument that was not for the sake of heaven." What is an argument that is for the sake of heaven? By Mendel Kaplan  Watch (1:00:51) The Geonim and the Golden Age of Spain The Jews in Exile The great sages known as the Geonim (lit. "geniuses") were the successors to the Rabbanan Seburai who in turn succeeded the Amoraim (about 3980-4260), after the completion of the Babylonian Talmud. Subjects covered include the rise of the Karaite movement, Jewish life under Moorish rule in North Africa, and the Golden Age of Spain. By Mendel Dubov  Watch (1:06:30) Do Not Take G-d's Name in Vain The Third Commandment "You shall not take the name of the Lord your G-d in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that takes His name in vain." Aaron L. Raskin  Watch (27:36) The Rebbe and Rebbetzin Arrive in America 28 Sivan, 5701 -- June 23, 1941 This short documentary includes first hand accounts from those who were actually present at the Rebbe and Rebbetzin's arrival on American soil. Interviewees: Rabbis Yitzchak Groner, Leibel Posner, Dovid Edelman, and Hershel Fogelman.  Watch (6:41)

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