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Balaam and Balak
The curse that did not happen.
Who Does the Land Belong To?
Behar affirms that the land belongs to God, and the land must be permitted to observe its Sabbaths, too.
Parashat Balak: A Good Eye
As the curtain falls on a particular life story, the instinct is to construct a narrative that amplifies their better qualities.
Mah Tovu: A Reminder of the Jewish Mission
The prophet Isaiah's vision of Israel as a light unto the nations is reflected in this essential Jewish prayer.
Bible, Jewish Texts, Study, Tzedakah
Seeing Their Faces But Not Their Doors
The Israelites' dwellings in the wilderness provide us with a model for ensuring the existence and dignity of housing for all members of society.
No Rest(s) For The Wicked
Unlike Jewish prophets, Balaam was merely a mouthpiece for the word of God, not an active participant.
Balaam Versus Pinchas
Pinchas saw the relationship of an Israelite and a Midianite as a curse--but perhaps he, like Balaam, could have turned it into a blessing.
Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Planet
Our physical and spiritual well-being are intimately connected.