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I
n this week's Torah portion,
titularly such leaders; but, if there are
Moshe's leadership is challenged
grounds for such doubts, the authori-
by an open rebellion. Among the
ties must provide proof of their integ-
mutineers are the brothers Dasson and
rity (see Rama and Shach YD. 257:2).
Avirom, who refuse to even discuss
Moshe himself provided an
their accusations with Moshe.
accounting of the precious metals col-
They seem to have accused Moshe
lected and used for the construction
of corruption because Moshe feels
of the Tabernacle (Exodus 38:21-31).
compelled to defend himself by stating
Although there are a variety of expla-
(Numbers 16:15) " ... Not even one
nations given for the account, there are
donkey have I taken from them nor
those who explain that it was done to
have I ill-treated even one of them."
avoid any semblance of impropriety
Ultimately, Dasson and Avirom, as
(see Baal HaTurim and the Bach
well as the rebels, are miraculously
and Gra Y.D. 257 as well as Midrash
killed to demonstrate the
Tanchuma).
falsity and evil intent of
Community leaders,
their accusations. One
both secular and religious,
might infer from all this
must be responsible in
the inadmissability of
every way to their constit-
holding community lead-
uency and to their moral
ers (both religious and
obligations and must not
secular) accountable in
take their charge lightly.
similar fashion.
It is corrupt leaders that
Actually, quite the con-
destroy the community,
trary is true according to
not those who unmask
Rabbi
Jewish law and tradition.
their corruption.
Eliezer Cohen
The Mishnah in tractate
Keeping quiet and
Special to the
Avos (Fathers, chap. 5:16)
attempting to cover-up
Jewish News
makes it clear that if a
such corruption from
dispute is "L'shaym shomayim" (for
public knowledge does not benefit any-
the "sake of Heaven") it will endure.
one except the corrupt themselves.
Rav Ovadya Bartinura explains that the
In fact, in the haftorah we read this
ultimate truth will be revealed through
Shabbat, Samuel, himself, upon retire-
the process of resolving the dispute to
ment, calls upon anyone in the com-
the benefit of all.
munity who has claims against him (I
A dispute like that of Korach and
Samuel 12:3,4).
his cohorts against Moshe will fail
I pray that the community will
(Bartenura: because it was a dispute
always have leaders who are honest and
solely for personal gain). Thus, accusa-
have the utmost of integrity — and if
tions of corruption or malfeasance
not, that they be exposed and removed
against community and institu-
from authority. El
tional leaders — if it is "L'shaym
Shomayirn" — is sanctioned, and ulti- Eliezer Cohen is rabbi of Congregation Or
mately would benefit the community
Chadash in Oak Park.
by revealing the truth.
The Mishnah in Shekalim (chap.
3:2) and the Talmud (Bava Basra 8b)
Conversations
make it clear that the functionaries
Is it really better to expose cor-
handling communal funds (Temple
ruption if it will create an uproar
treasurers and charity agents) must do
in the community? How can cor-
everything possible to avoid even the
rupt leaders justify their behavior
appearance of corruption.
and expect it to remain secret?
These requirements are codified in
Would we be willing to expose
the legal codes as binding Halachah
ourselves to the wrath of the
— Jewish law — (Ramban: Hilchos
leadership and the entire commu-
Matnos Ani'im, 9:8, 9, 10, 11; Hilchos
nity to have the courage to call
Shekalim, 2:10; the Shulchan Aruch:
for an investigation if we suspect
Yoreh Day'a 257:1,2). In general, one
corruption?
must not be suspicious of others, par-