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For tickets call 38 at 248-645-6666 or visit us online at palacenet.com June 29 * 2006 iN 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-