Torah Commentary
Instructed To Curse, Inspired To Bless
He came to curse, and ended up reciting a blessing so beautiful it is prominent in our liturgy.
Pinchas and Intermarriage
The Torah portion deals with intermarriage, a phenomenon with contemporary resonance.
Spirit Strength
Balak intuited an important truth about the Israelites: Their strength was spiritual, not military.
Jewish Texts: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide
Amidst seemingly mundane laws, valuable lessons emerge.
Why Bondage?
An exploration of why the Children of Israel were destined to be slaves to Pharaoh
Joseph’s Moment of Truth
Revealing his true identity, the viceroy cannot control his emotions.