When Balak’s first attempt to have Bilam curse the Jews failed, he suggested trying again from a different location (23:13). When that failed as well, he suggested moving to yet another location...
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Dvar for Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
In Parshat Balak, Bilam is hired by Balak to curse the Jewish people, which he tries to do three times, and fails every time. Instead, Bilam ends up blessing the people, which angers Balak. As a...
Dvar for Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
When Bilam is commissioned to curse the Jewish people, he gets up the next morning to saddle his donkey and begin his task. Rashi points out that Bilam wakes up early to convey his commitment and...
Dvar for Chukat-Balak (Numbers 19:1-25:9)
In Parshat Balak, Bilaam is hired by Balak to curse the Jewish people, which he tries to do three times, and fails. Instead, Bilaam ends up blessing the people, which angers Balak. As a parting...
Dvar for Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
When Balak’s first attempt to have Bilam curse the Jews failed, he suggested trying again from a different location (23:13). When that failed as well, he suggested again to move to another location...
Dvar for Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
This week’s Parsha tells us a story about Balak, who commissioned Bilam to curse the Jews, since he was known to have abilities equal to those of Moshe. The twist in the story is that G-d tells...
Dvar for Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
After a whole ordeal trying to curse the Jews, Bilam finally ends up blessing the Jews instead. So what does a person whose power lies in his word utter, after so much suspense? He says "How good...
Dvar for Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
After a whole ordeal trying to curse the Jews, Bilam finally ends up blessing the Jews instead. So what does a person whose power lies in his word utter, after so much suspense? He says "How good...
Dvar for Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
After a whole ordeal trying to curse the Jews, Bilam finally ends up blessing the Jews instead. So what does a person whose power lies in his word utter, after so much suspense? He says "How good...
Daily Aliya for Balak, Shvii (7th Aliya)
Aliya Summary: Before leaving, Bilaam prophesies about the end of days: "I see it, but not now; I behold it, but not soon. A star has gone forth from Jacob, and a staff will arise from Israel which...