When We Want a Different Answer

In Parashat Balak, a fearful king desperately searches for a way to change what God has already declared. Thousands of years later, many continue to do the same. This week’s commentary explores what happens when human conclusions collide with God’s Word and asks a simple but profound question: If God has already spoken, are we willing to believe Him?

God’s Permanent Blessing

Parashat BalakNumbers 22:2-25:9Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 This week’s portion, Parashat Balak, tells a striking story that’s just as relevant today as it was then. Balak, the king of Moab, is terrified. He sees how Israel had … Read More

Witnessing God’s Sovereignty and Faithfulness

Parashat Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 This week, we delve into Parashat Balak, found in Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2-25:9, with the Haftarah reading from Micah 5:6-6:8. Named after Balak, the king of Moab, this portion … Read More

A Stumbling Block

Parashat Balak Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:6–6:8 In this week’s Parashah, we read of the famous story of Balak and Balaam. Balak was the king of Moab and although Hedid not know the God … Read More

A Complex Relationship

Parashat Balak Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:6–6:8 In this week’s Parasha, Moab — or more specifically, her king, Balak — plays a very centeral role: Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that … Read More

Right Perspective

Parashat Balak Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 In our weekly portion one reads the famous account of Balaam and his donkey as they were on their way to Balak, the King of Moav: So Balaam arose in … Read More

Out of the Mouth of… a Donkey?!

Parashat Balak Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 In our weekly portion one reads the famous account of Balaam and his donkey as they were on their way to Balak, who was the King of Moav: So Balaam … Read More

Parashat Balak

Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Our weekly portion is called “Balak”, which is named after Balak, who was the king of Moav during that time. Balak summoned Balaam to curse the Children of Israel. The scriptures are … Read More

Parashat Balak

Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Before I address this week’s Scripture portion (parasha), I want to explain a small change in my upcoming blog entries; from now on, I will include the entire scriptural portion that I’m … Read More

Parashat Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9

בס״ד online pharmacy prevacid for sale no prescription By Baruch LoveIsrael.org Parashat Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 Although this Shabbat is the 17th of Tammuz, this fast is postponed until the following day in … Read More