Podcasts about parshat balak

In this gripping journey through Parshat Balak, Rabbi Bernath reveals the hidden spiritual war behind the political drama. Balak, king of Moav, turns to the infamous prophet Bilaam to curse Israel—but instead, Bilaam becomes an unwitting conduit for some of the most beautiful blessings in Torah. From the fall of Sichon and Og to the rise of Pinchas, this class explores how even our enemies testify to our eternal strength—and how every darkness can be transformed into light.TakeawaysSpiritual Warfare: The real battle wasn't fought with swords, it was waged in the heavens. Balak understood the power of spiritual energy and tried to use it against the Jews.Power of Blessing: Bilaam, despite himself, delivered the deepest praises of the Jewish people, because truth isn't controlled by ego, but by G-d.The Danger Within: When external curses failed, Bilaam exploited internal weakness—seduction and immorality. The greatest danger often comes from within.Transformation is Inevitable: Even klipah (spiritual husks) serve holiness in the end. Bilaam's blessings live on—while his plots fade into oblivion.Identity is Non-Negotiable: The Jewish soul cannot be cursed. Our truth is eternal, our connection Divine, and our mission unshakable—even our enemies admit it.#ParshatBalak #Balak #Judaism #Torah #Bible #BibleStudy #Bilaam #Moav #Moshiach #Curses #Prophecy #Parsha #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #TorahPortion Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

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It's Briyah's birthday!This episode covers Parshat Balak, which has all sorts of craziness, like a talking donkey, and a king who wants to curse the Israelites. But God won't hear of it! We hope you enjoy this video episode. Coming soon to YouTube!

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From Munich 1938, to the JCPOA in 2015, to Parshat Balak, Rabbi Dunner explores how not being present can be devastating—or not, when divine intervention steps in as human diplomacy falls short. A powerful reflection on unseen protection, ancient patterns, and why absence doesn't necessarily mean you've been forgotten.

The story of the counsel of Iyyov, Yitro, and Balaam holds a tremendous lesson in the idea of feeling the pain of others

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Our world becomes increasingly hectic and less and less private: Web crawlers and chatbots trawl our lives, our likes, our on-line purchases, our weaknesses, and our politics. One of Judaism's great gifts to the world is hitbodadut, mindful seclusion, being alone with who you are, conversing with your soul and being in touch with yourself. In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

How powerful is the force of will? The weekly Torah portion includes far more depth than what appears in a quick review of its passages. Each week in Beyond the Letter of the Law, Harry Rothenberg, Esq. (Rothenberg Law Firm LLP, https://injurylawyer.com) provides interesting insights and take-away lessons from the Torah portion and the Jewish holidays. Subscribe to enjoy his unique blend of analysis, passion, and humor. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks' commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Parshat Balak was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/not-reckoned-among-the-nations/ Read and download the written essay, and all translations. For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/balak/not-reckoned-among-the-nations/ ___________________ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

In this eye-opening shiur, Rabbi Dunner explores how even one's fiercest enemies can become unlikely allies — from Nazi officer Karl Plagge to the infamous biblical prophet Bilaam. Discover how curses turn into blessings, truth emerges from donkeys, and moral courage pierces the darkness. Parshat Balak has never felt more relevant — or more uplifting.

Rav Mordechai HaKohen discusses Balak's realization regarding the Bnei Yisrael.

On this edition of Shmooze Radio (originally aired 6/22/10) Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky brings you his message on your weekly torah portion Parshat Balak.

Is Bilaam a villain—or a mirror? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Mike Feuer dive into Parshat Balak to explore the figure of Bilaam—an outsider prophet with powerful words and a dangerous gaze. They discuss what makes Bilaam a spiritual counterpoint to Avraham, why God turns his curses into blessings, and how ayin tova (a good eye) can transform how we see the world.

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 5, 2025. (YouTube/Zoom)

In this conversation with Dr. Tanya White, we discuss the theological import of the parsha's unusual point of view, the parallels between Pharaoh and Balak's fear of Israel, and why coming to conclusions based on incomplete perceptions is a destructive behavior. This week's episode has been sponsored by Carole Damon in memory of her father Simcha Yisroel ben Shmuel whose yartzeit is on the 6th of Tammuz. Our Bamidbar Series explores different forms of leadership in the book and in the Jewish world.

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Torah Class - Parshat Balak: Rising LionBalaam saw what we too often forget: the Jewish people have a G-d-given strength to recover from any fall and rise again.

Learning at this Special Melava Malka at home, which is pretty much on lock down, due to a war escalation with Iran... instead of traveling with my Chavrusah to TLV for a Laivy Miller live Show, we sat with my boyz, made a lchaim thanking Hashem and continued a deep Torah in Likutei Moharan from Rebbe Nachman ben Faiga / Simcha...Fixing up Speech and transformimg the Judgements of Exile to the Kindness of Redemption...Cover pic from the holy land by Dov Kram with an additional pic from Lebanon war days - PLEASE KEEP

Parshat Balak:  Balaam the Prophet?  -  English only.  God told Balaam the prophet that he could go to King Balak. Why then did God send an angel to stop him? Recorded July 20, 2024

The weekly D'var Torah, based off the Vayashkem Avraham.

BH Finding the Blessings in all the "not such blessings"

The Miracle G-d turns curses into blessings. (Parshat Balak)

In a world where social media drives people to dangerous extremes for fame and validation, Rabbi Dunner draws a poignant parallel to the biblical story of Bilam in Parshat Balak. Discover how ancient wisdom sheds light on modern obsessions and the perilous quest for external approval. Learn why true worth comes from within and why it is so important to seek validation through genuine connections rather than fleeting online fame.

Reb Joey exploring spiritual themes of the Parsha through the lens of Recovery.Possibly Speaking is a project of The Light Revealed. The Light Revealed is an organization and media publishing platform focusing on building a community for Jewish people seeking spiritual growth.For more information on our future plans, @The Light Revealed please join this WhatsApp group (admin post only) Light Revealed Updates(https://chat.whatsapp.com/Khox4pFJEst...)We welcome your feedback and questions and hope to utilize those questions for future episodes.WebsiteTheLightRevealed.orgEmailTheLightRevealed@TLRFamily.orgFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/thelightreve...Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thelightrev...The Possibly Speaking TeamHost: Joey RosenfeldAssistant Producer & Social Media: Zoe PoznanskiMusic by Zusha

Parshat Balak: Why did we name this parsha after a “Rasha”?!? The Holy Noam Elimelech and the Frozen cow manure!!! Why did Dovid Hamelech A”H call Tehilim “Zemirot”?!?

What does the Torah teach us about leadership? The weekly Torah portion includes far more depth than what appears in a quick review of its passages. Each week in Beyond the Letter of the Law, Harry Rothenberg, Esq. (Rothenberg Law Firm LLP, https://injurylawyer.com) provides interesting insights and take-away lessons from the Torah portion and the Jewish holidays. Subscribe to enjoy his unique blend of analysis, passion, and humor. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

Description: The Rav's Zohar Session on Parshat BalakDate: June 23rd 1994 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Length: 1 hour & 28 minutes Sources: Zohar Balak Paragraphs 276-281 & 173-177References: Torah Portion of Balak

Torah Class - Parshat Balak: Leadership During Crisis Should a leader reveal the magnitude of the enemy threat or project confidence and strength?

Even when the night is closing in and we feel very much alone, we should know that Hashem is there with us every mile of the journey, and that we have nothing to fear. In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm explains the importance of a surprising line in our Tefillot.

Who was Balaam? What is the meaning of the famous blessing he uttered, "How great are your tents, Jacob..." ? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

Shabbat Teaching with Liana Wertman, Founder and CEO of The Torah Studio, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 13, 2024. Introduction by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. Liana takes a close literary look at Parshat Balak, and considers how ancient narrative tropes & stories affect us personally today. The Torah Studio is an accessible and inclusive learning space that gives learners the tools they need to make Torah study an intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally nourishing practice. https://www.thetorahstudio.org/ (Youtube/Zoom)

In this illuminating conversation with Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig, we explore the gap between Moshe and Pinchas' response to public apostasy in the parsha and how this relates to Rav Yoni's innovative rabbinic work with the world of mental health. To learn more about the work of Maaglei Nefesh see their website: https://mnefesh.org/

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During his first few months in exile on the island of St. Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte spoke at length to his confidant, Emmanuel, comte de Las Cases. Their conversations were later published as a book, revealing a side to Napoleon that the public had never previously encountered. Rabbi Dunner draws on one oft-cited quote from de Las Cases' book, and finds a parallel in the first daily Jewish prayer - a verse in Parshat Balak.

My son's kosher lemehadrin Pizzeria "La Piedra" was just rated one of the 50 best in Asia and the Pacific. The only one ever to have made it onto this list from Israel. Here's how I congratulated him. In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

Rivka Marga Gestetner, educational director and world class Mayanot educator teaches about the weekly Torah portion.

Description: The Rav's Zohar Session with The Writings of The Ari on Parshat BalakDate: 1987Track Number: 2 of 2Length: 60 minutesLocation: Queens, New York, USASources: Zohar Bereshit, Zohar Balak & The Writings of The Ari on Parshat BalakNotes: What is a Jew?

In this conversation with Rachel Sharansky Danziger, we explore the literary, theological, and spiritual import of the parsha's sudden shift to a non-Israelite narrative point of view. Our series on Bamidbar is titled,Growing Pains: The Journey Towards Responsibility and each episode explores the manner in which the parsha's events reflect the maturation of the people and Moshe's leadership during the wilderness period.

If Bilaam is really so bad, that brings us back to our original question - what is he doing in the Torah? What are we reading this bizarre story at all???

If Bilaam is really so bad, that brings us back to our original question - what is he doing in the Torah? What are we reading this bizarre story at all???

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