First Light

Tonight we will light the first light of Chanukah. What is the light of Chanukah? Is it merely the reminder of the oil that wasn’t supposed to last but did? Is it the light of the miracle of the small band of Macabees beating the greatest army in the world? Is this first light the…Read more »

July 7, 2011June 20, 2011

Blessing and Curses in the World:Balak

Posted by rabbieger in Torah Commentary

Parshat Balak Numbers 22:2 -25:9 This week’s portion features one of the few talking animals in the Bible: a talking donkey! Balaam a divine interpreter and astrologer is sent for by the King of Moab to curse the Israelites who are on their way to the Promised Land. After trying to get out of the…Read more »

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First Light

Blessing and Curses in the World:Balak