Whereas other Biblical personalities exemplify their commitment to God or to their parents, Aharon (the sixth of the Ushpizin) is a model brother, demonstrating caring and support for his siblings. Though Moshe, the younger brother, was chosen to be the main emissary of God and leader of Am Yisrael, there is no hint of jealousy in Aharon's actions. Aharon is truly happy for Moshe, and happy to see him after years of Moshe’s exile in Midian. Aharon, the older brother, is relegated to a secondary position to that of Moshe, serving as his mouthpiece assisting Moshe in his task to confront Pharaoh. When Miriam is stricken with leprosy, Aharon dispenses of any sense of personal honor and deferentially begs Moshe to pray on her behalf. He is not afraid to disagree with Moshe and defend the actions of his surviving sons in the aftermath of Nadav and Avihu’s tragic death.
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What Does Aaron Teach Us About Loss?
The Election of the Tribe of Levi
