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Parshat Balak: A Diabolical Plot
Bilam failed to provoke the wrath of the Almighty against the Jews with curses and sought an alternative method of striking them down.
Bilam knew
Parshat Balak: The Power Of Prayer
Every morning, the first prayer that we recite upon entering the synagogue is Mah Tovu. It is a beautiful yet overall strange prayer that emanates
A Greedy Mindset
“If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I would not be able to transgress the word of Hashem my Lord” (22 18).
Parshat Pinchas: The Jewish Response To Drunkenness
In Parashat Pinchas, we encounter two familiar topics: the counting of the Jewish people and the laws of the sacrifices in the Temple.
Parshat Pinchas: Hope In Dark Times
Parshat Pinchas is filled with a whirlwind of emotions. A portion of the beauty of Yamim Tovim, the Festivals, are included with the sedrah. However
Does Metabolism Really Matter For Weight Loss?
Often people complain that no matter how many diets they try, or exercises they do, they cannot seem to lose weight. They conclude that they just