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Learning & Values Parshah (Weekly Torah) Bamidbar - Numbers

Parshat Balak

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Balak Texts & Summaries

Balak Audio Recording

Balak Interactive Torah Trainer

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Rashi Studies (Advanced)

Text-Based Learning

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Video

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Audio

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Haftarah

Balak Haftorah: Hebrew and English

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Readings for Balak

Tammuz 14, 5788

July 8, 2028

Torah Reading:

Balak: Numbers 22:2 - 25:9

Haftarah:

Micah 5:6 - 6:8

Balak in a Nutshell

The name of the Parshah, “Balak,” refers to Balak, king of Moab, and it is found in Numbers 22:2

Balak, the king of Moab, summons the prophet Balaam to curse the people of Israel. On the way, Balaam is berated by his donkey, who sees, before Balaam does, the angel that G‑d sends to block their way. Three times, from three different vantage points, Balaam attempts to pronounce his curses; each time, blessings issue forth instead. Balaam also prophesies on the end of the days and the coming of Moshiach.