Parashat Korach
קֹרַח · Numbers 16:1 to 18:32, portion 5 of 10 in the book of Numbers.
Next reading
In Israel
Saturday 3 July 2027
28 Sivan 5787
In the Diaspora
Saturday 10 July 2027
5 Tammuz 5787
The year after
Saturday 24 June 2028
30 Sivan 5788
In Israel and abroad
In 2027 the Diaspora reads Korach a week after Israel. The second day of Shavuot is on Shabbat, 12 June 2027: that day the Diaspora reads the festival's own portion, while Israel, where the festival has already ended, goes on to the next portion. The two read the same portion again from 17 July 2027, when the Diaspora reads Chukat and Balak together.
What happens in Korach
Korach, a Levite, joined by Dathan, Abiram and 250 leaders, challenges the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Moses proposes a test of incense before God, and the rebellion is put down. To settle who is chosen, a staff from each tribe is laid in the Tabernacle, and Aaron's staff blossoms and bears almonds. The portion closes with the duties of the priests and Levites and the gifts given to them.
וַיִּקַּח קֹרַח בֶּן־יִצְהָר בֶּן־קְהָת בֶּן־לֵוִי וְדָתָן וַאֲבִירָם בְּנֵי אֱלִיאָב וְאוֹן בֶּן־פֶּלֶת בְּנֵי רְאוּבֵן
“Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men;”
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Frequently asked questions
When is Parashat Korach read in 2027?+
In Israel on Shabbat 3 July 2027 (28 Sivan 5787), and in the Diaspora a week later, on Shabbat 10 July 2027. The year after, it is read on 24 June 2028.
What is Parashat Korach about?+
Korach, a Levite, joined by Dathan, Abiram and 250 leaders, challenges the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Moses proposes a test of incense before God, and the rebellion is put down. To settle who is chosen, a staff from each tribe is laid in the Tabernacle, and Aaron's staff blossoms and bears almonds. The portion closes with the duties of the priests and Levites and the gifts given to them.
Why do Israel and the Diaspora read Korach on different days in 2027?+
In 2027 the Diaspora reads Korach a week after Israel. The second day of Shavuot is on Shabbat, 12 June 2027: that day the Diaspora reads the festival's own portion, while Israel, where the festival has already ended, goes on to the next portion. The two read the same portion again from 17 July 2027, when the Diaspora reads Chukat and Balak together.