What is [an example of an argument] not for [the sake of] heaven's name? 1 : When division becomes a virtue. The story of Korach remains the classic example of how argument can be dishonoured. The argument of Korach and all of his congregation. Our Sages declare that Korach and his followers are the symbol of divisiveness that "will not ultimately endure"; whereas the dissenting views of Hillel and Shamai represent a virtuous difference of opinion "that will ultimately endure". Disagreements about religious practices, of course, have always been the most volatile. Despite some caveats to be set forth Shabbat Shalom. An argument not for the sake of heaven was that of Korach and his company, for they came to undermine Moses, our master, may he rest in peace, and his position, out of envy and contentiousness and ambition for victory. ARGUMENT FOR THE SAKE OF HEAVEN: THE MIND OF THE TALMUD* A Review Essay YAAKOV ELMAN, Yeshiva University Even discounting the somewhat grandiose title of David Kraemer's work, this thoroughly revised version of his 1984 dissertation' is ambi-tious in its scope, goals, and methods. #Korach called “Argument for the Sake of Heaven”.. #Judaism has sometimes been called a “culture of argument.” It is the only religious literature known to me whose key texts – the Hebrew Bible, Midrash, Mishnah, Talmud, the codes of Jewish law etc – are anthologies of arguments. This is the dispute of Korach and his assembly. Whereas Mishna 19 contrasted true love with its empty imitation, this mishna compares “good” arguments — for the sake of Heaven … Arguments driven by appetite are necessary, part of our nature insofar as we are human; arguments for the sake of heaven are desirable, part of our … An argument not for the sake of Heaven was that of Korach and his company, for they came to undermine Moses, our master, may he rest in peace, and his position, out of envy and contentiousness and ambition for victory. Such as was the dispute between Hillel and Shammai. What is a dispute not for the sake of Heaven? The Schools of Hillel and Shammai remind us that there is another way. This week’s mishna in a way parallels the previous. The argument of Hillel and Shammai. An argument not for the sake of Heaven was that of Korach and his company, for they came to undermine Moses, our master, may he rest in peace, and his position, out of … What Is an Argument for the Sake of Heaven? The Schools of Hillel and Shammai remind us that there is another way. “Argument for the sake of Heaven” is one of Judaism’s noblest ideals — conflict resolution by honoring … The story of Korach remains the classic example of how argument can be dishonored. Even the Talmud, in Pirke Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), weighs in, noting that “Any dispute that is for the sake of Heaven will have a constructive outcome, but one that is not for the sake of Heaven will not have a constructive outcome.” NOTES 1. "Argument for the sake of Heaven" is one of Judaism's noblest ideals - conflict resolution by honouring both sides and employing humility in the pursuit of truth. In the sermon, Rabbi Buchdahl suggests that “arguments for the sake of heaven are also a Jewish value.” This concept – in Hebrew a “makhloket l’shem shamayim” – is mentioned in the Mishnah in Pirkei Avot 5:71: What is a makloket l’shem shamayim [a dispute for the sake of heaven]?