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36 articles- Krias ShemaAn exploration of Krias Shema through Parshas Balak, examining the principle of tircha de-tzibura, time limits for recitation, and the custom of covering one's
- Tzar Baalei ChayimAn exploration of the Torah prohibition of Tzar Baalei Chayim, its sources, applications for human benefit, and whether it extends to human distress.
- Three Festivals and BilaamExplore the connection between Bilaam and the Three Festivals (Shalosh Regalim) through insights from the Ari z”l, Meshech Chochmah, Shem MiShmuel, and others.
- Kesones OhrA collection of Torah insights on the Three Festivals, their connection to the Avos, and how their observance protected the Jewish people from Bilaam's curses.
- Why Was HaShem Angry at BilamAn analysis of why God was angry at Bilam, contrasting the view that he had evil intent with the Rambam's view that the incident was a prophetic dream warning.
- Evil ActionAn analysis of Bilam's role in the Baal Peor sin, exploring the theory that his advice to entice Israel preceded his journey and triggered Divine wrath.
- Agadah How Old Was Bilam When He DiedAn exploration of the Gemara's conflicting accounts regarding Bilam's age at death, reconciling his role in Pharaoh's court with the tradition that he died at 3
- Dust of YaakovA collection of Torah commentaries on the verse Who has counted the dust of Yaakov, exploring the spiritual significance of dust, Mitzvos, and the Jewish people
- The Teruah of the King is with HimA collection of classical and Chassidic commentaries on BeMidbar 23:21, exploring the meaning of Teruah as friendship, brokenness, and the power of repentance.
- Bilams Parable According to the RambamRambam's interpretation of Bilam's prophecy as a dual reference to King David and King Moshiach, outlining four distinct aspects of the ultimate redemption.
- Taking a Closer LookRabbi Dov Kramer explores why Bilam praised the modesty of Israel's tents and how he could see them despite the protective Clouds of Glory (Ananim).
- Spirit of GdAn analysis of Bilaam's vision of the tribes of Israel, exploring how their modesty and pedigree caused the Spirit of G-d to rest upon him instead of a curse.
- Torah and Horaah DinlonlineorgExplore the connection between privacy in Jewish law and national unity, based on Bilam's blessing of the Jewish tents and the sanctity of synagogues.
- Peninim on the TorahAn exploration of Bilaam's observation of the Jewish tents, focusing on the homiletic meaning of small openings in repentance and daily acts of kindness.
- Ayin Hara A Halachic PerspectiveRabbi Yisrael Rutman explores the halachic implications of Ayin Hara (evil eye), discussing monetary liability, visual trespassing, and spiritual protection.
- When is Alef a consonant when a vowel and when silentDr. Meshullam Klarberg explores the grammatical rules of the letter Alef, explaining its roles as a consonant, vowel, or silent letter in Biblical Hebrew.
- Are You Really With MeExplore the linguistic nuances between the Hebrew words et and im, both meaning with, through the insights of the Vilna Gaon, Malbim, and Rabbi Mecklenburg.
- Shul Shaylos The Rulings of the Gadol of BrownsvilleExplore the life of Rav Moshe Rosen, the Neizer Hakodesh, and his halachic rulings on the definition of a minyan and the importance of praying together as ten.
- Tefillah Betzibur and the Minimum for a MinyanExplore the halachic debate on whether a minyan requires ten people praying simultaneously or if six praying with four in attendance suffices for public prayer.
- Moving the Ezras NashimAn analysis of the halachic considerations regarding moving a women's section from a balcony to the main floor, featuring rulings from the Divrei Chayim and Rav
- Blessing Over BreadAn analysis of the blessing over bread, exploring the debate between Rabbi Nechemyah and the Rabbanan regarding the past versus present tense of the word Motzi.
- Prophecy of Bilam – A Blessing to the JewsAn analysis of Bilam's prophecy in Parshat Balak, exploring Rabbi Chaninah's interpretation of the timeline and the spiritual significance of the year 4972.
- Synagogues and Places of LearningAn analysis of Bilam's blessing in Numbers 24:5, exploring Rabbi Abba bar Kahana's teaching on the enduring nature of synagogues and study halls despite sin.
- Balak’s Urgency and Bilam’s CursingAn analysis of why Balak insisted Bilam travel to see the Israelites, exploring the mechanics of Bilam's curse, the timing of Divine anger, and the power of the
- Ma Tovu – The Power of Bilam’s PraiseExplore why the morning prayer Ma Tovu begins with the words of Bilam, a known hater of Israel, and what this teaches about truth and engaging with others.
- Balak and the Fear of IsraelBalak's fear of Israel stemmed from Moshe's ability to halt the sun, rendering Bilaam's knowledge of the precise moment of Divine anger useless for cursing them
- A Slip of the Tongue – Balak’s CurseAn analysis of Baal HaTurim's commentary on Balak's request to Bilaam, exploring how the intended curse against Israel ultimately boomeranged back onto Moab.
- Double Feh and the Effort to CurseAn analysis of the doubled letter Fei in the word Vayelech based on Baal HaTurim, explaining the extreme effort made to find an auspicious time for a curse.
- Bilaam and The RoosterBaal HaTurim explores the comparison between Bilaam and a rooster, highlighting their shared traits of promiscuity, timing of divine anger, and physical lamenes
- Balak’s Introduction and the Limits of SorceryExplore why Balak reminded Bilaam about the Exodus, highlighting how Bnei Yisrael's departure from Egypt proved the failure of Bilaam's sorcery and witchcraft.
- Bilaam’s Vision and the Clouds of GloryThe Ohr haChaim explains how Bilaam used magic to see the Jewish people despite the protective Clouds of Glory, targeting the common people over the righteous.
- Rommel and The Ohr HaChaim HaKadoshAn account of thousands of Jews praying at the Ohr HaChaim's grave in Jerusalem during WWII as Rommel's forces threatened to invade the Land of Israel.
- The Rebbe's Prophecy and the Turning Point of World War IIA fascinating account of the Husiatiner Rebbe's 1942 prophecy in Palestine, linking an Ohr HaChaim commentary to the defeat of Rommel and the turning point of W
- Megaleh Amukos Bilam vs Krias ShemaAn analysis of the Megaleh Amukos on Balak's request to Bilam, exploring the spiritual connection between Pinchas's spear, the 248 words of Krias Shema, and the
- The Haftorah for Parshat BalakExplore the Haftorah for Parshat Balak from the Book of Michah, detailing the connection to the Parsha, the prophecy of Gog and Magog, and the life of Michah Ha
- Understanding the Parsha according to the RebbeInsights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshat Balak, covering Balak's fear, Bilaam's inability to curse the Jews, the role of Moshiach, and the power of Mitzvo
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