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Leprosy and Slander


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In Parasha Beha'aloscha both Miriam & Aaron spoke out against Moses. Why was only Miriam afflicted Leprosy and not Aaron as well?



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Rashi explains that only Miriam was afflicted with Leprosy because she was the one who instigated the criticism of Moses - even though her intentions were entirely pure and she only did it because of her great concern and love for Moshe.


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