Balaam the Prophet

The infamous story of the prophet with the talking donkey demonstrates the Bible's awareness that powers of divination were not limited to Israelite seers.

Distance and Proximity

The story of King Balak and Balaam demonstrates that truly seeing others is what allows fears to dispel.

The History of Sephardi and Mizrahi Women in the United States

Among the first immigrants to the United States, the history and legacy of Sephardi and Mizrahi women has touched many facets of American and Jewish life.

Meet the Power Couple Behind Portugal’s Favorite Israeli Restaurant

Tantura romances Lisbon locals with style and shakshuka.

Why This 100-Year-Old Jewish Bakery Is Still Going Strong

Rinkoff Bakery has been a London institution since 1911.

Balaam and Balak

The curse that did not happen.

Transforming our Curses into Blessings

In (and out of) synagogues, campuses, JCCs, summer camps and religious schools, people are developing opinions about hot-button issues. As ...

Spirit Strength

Balak intuited an important truth about the Israelites: Their strength was spiritual, not military.

Parashat Balak: Summary

Cursing and blessing the Israelites.

No and Maybe

We cannot slip into loopholes and forego responsibility.