Dvar Torah for Shelach 4th Aliyah: Actual text: https://tinyurl.com/bdez9zuc After the spies’ negative report about Israel, a plague kills them, except for Calev and Yehoshua who “remained alive” (14:38). Why does the Torah need to specify that Calev and Yehoshua remained alive when it had already been made clear earlier in the parashah? The Gemara explains that Calev and Yehoshua received the reward initially designated for the other ten tribal leaders. Rav Aharon Kotler suggests that not doing the right thing impacts not only the offender but also those around them who must now pick up their slack. As a result of Calev and Yehoshua’s added responsibilities in leading the nation, they were rewarded with the others’ reward. Inversely, the wrongdoers could have learned from the righteous among them and avoided their misdeeds, but instead adhered stubbornly to their beliefs and persisted with their damaging message. Choosing between right and wrong is not just an individual choice. As the Torah highlights, what we choose affects everyone around us, giving us an opportunity to not only do what’s right but inspire those around us to do the same. Please consider forwarding this to others so they can join! https://chat.whatsapp.com/I7IHQNPpKLF0adHHXTUYda