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A Holocaust rescue story sheds light on a curious verse from the Prophets.

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.

Worlds are created -- and destroyed -- through words.

The prophet Balaam's curse, which becomes a blessing, is a reflection of the relationship between God and the Israelites.

God tells the people of Israel what He really wants.

What Balaam's donkey and under-represented minorities have in common.

We cannot slip into loopholes and forego responsibility.

How to learn from biblical nature imagery.

The curse that did not happen.

Not everyone is happy with Pinchas' action and its reward.