Why Are Leaders in Our Community HITTING!?

Rabbi Josh Zebberman 42 views

Moshe Spoke His Whole Life. Why Did He Hit Now? This week's insight from Parshas Chukas unpacks one of the most puzzling moments in the Torah: Moshe hitting the rock. Was it anger? Frustration? A loss of faith? Or was it something deeper? Moshe’s leadership was built on speech, on elevating people through words. So why, in his final test, did he resort to force? What did it cost him, and what can it teach us about believing in others, leading with respect, and staying true to our values, especially when it’s hard? If you’ve ever wondered how to influence others without controlling them, this is for you.