Parshat Balak

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King Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel, the talking donkey, and Balaam's blessings instead of curses. Numbers 22:2-25:9.

Messianic King in David's Court

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 711:4

It's more than just a nice sentiment. It's absolutely fundamental. In fact, Rabbi Yehoshua of Sikhnin, quoting Rabbi Levi, makes a powerful statement: "Great is peace, for all bles...

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Seraphim and Cherubim of Kohanim

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 39:1

What seems like a simple act is actually steeped in tradition, detail, and a whole lot of meaning. Let's unpack it. The Book of Numbers, Bamidbar in Hebrew, gives us the source for...

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Reckoning of Souls and Yitzchak

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 40:1

Sifrei Bamidbar, an ancient commentary on the Book of Numbers, unpacks this seemingly simple phrase in a multitude of beautiful and insightful ways. The most straightforward unders...

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House of David and Daniel

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 41:1

And it’s fascinating to see how ancient texts like Sifrei Bamidbar, a legal midrash on the Book of Numbers, attempt to define and describe where we might find that light. It all st...

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Sacred Service and Cohanim

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 43:1

We often hear blessings, maybe even offer them ourselves, but what's actually going on? In Jewish tradition, blessings are a big deal, and the Torah gives us some pretty specific i...

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Bilam and the Lawgiver

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 157:5

to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a rabbinic commentary on the Book of Numbers, and explore the complexities of war, justice, and the consequences of bad counsel. The ...

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Wonders of Genesis and Land

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 39:9

It's more than just geography; it's about sustenance, blessing, and the very way it drinks in life. Our source for today is Sifrei Devarim, a fascinating collection of early rabbin...

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Isaiah and Creation of Eden

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 40:14

What would it look like? What would it represent? Our sages pondered this very question, and the answers they gave are both beautiful and a little bit chilling. In Sifrei Devarim, ...

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Visions of the Future and April

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 42:5

We often take it for granted, but in Jewish tradition, even something as fundamental as rain carries layers of significance, tied to specific times of the year and even reflecting ...

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