The Yahrzeit and Character of Aharon HaKohen

In this shiur, we focus on the character of Aharon in the Chumash and in the midrash. We begin by taking a look at the Torah's first presentation of Aharon, a man who rejoices for his brother even though it meant that he himself would play second fiddle. We learn about Moshe as well, as we continue to analyze contrast between Moshe and Aharon, who exemplify different -and sometimes- opposing values: Moshe represents absolute truth, and Aharon represents peace and hessed (lovingkindness). Their interaction exemplifies the verse in Tehillim (Psalms 85:11) about these different values embracing.