This week’s parasha is entitled Balak and covers Numbers 22:2-25:9. It tells the story of the Moabite king who hired a wicked prophet, to attempt to bring a curse on the Nation of Israel. After Israel defeated Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings, the Moabites joined forces with their longtime enemies the Midianites to […] Source…

Today’s Parasha is called Chukat (translated: Decrees or Ordinances) and covers Numbers 19:1-22:1. This morning we will concentrate on Chapter 20 and 21 In chapter 20, the death of Miriam takes place. After 37 years of wandering, the Jewish people are camped at Kadesh. Miriam’s burial is performed quickly, without much said about it. And […] Source…

This week’s Torah portion is entitled, Korach, the name of the Levite leader who attempted an unsuccessful insurrection against Moses and Aaron. Who was Korah? Chapter 16 identifies him as a descendant of Levi by Kohath, who was the brother of Amram, Moses’ father. So, Korah was actually Moses’ cousin. The incident of his rebellion […] Source…