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This week, the weekly Torah reading
Balak, Balak, King Balak of Moab retains the sorcerer Balaam to curse the Jewish people. Instead of curses, only blessings come out of his mouth—including prophecies concerning the Messianic redemption. Moabite women entice some of the Israelites to sin, resulting in a plague amongst the Jews. Phinehas zealously kills two of the high-ranking offenders, and the plague comes to an end.
Last time I wrote that after I discovered that Christian persecution against Jews was so pervasive and diverse that we had essentially broken all ten commandments, I didn’t know what to do. Today I share the personal story of what happened next, and if you read this column to the very end, you might just — well — wait and see!
Root Source Tours Root Source Tours takes you to the Fountain of Tears in Arad to see a unique exhibit that connects the crucifixion to the holocaust. (7:25)
We sign off with a lovely quote from a Root Source student and an amazing photo of a the Old City Street.
Shalom,
Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell
Root Source Founders
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Weekly Portion: Balak – 30 – 17th Tamuz |
In this Shabbat’s weekly Torah portion Balak Numbers 22:2 – 25:9, 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 God 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.
In this week’s Haftara Prophets reading Micah 5:6 – 6:8, makes mention of the incident of Balak the king of Moab hiring the sorcerer Balaam to curse the Jewish people — the main topic of this week’s Torah reading.
Happy Studying!
Studio See: 007 – Following the Cheese into God’s Trap |
Last time I wrote that after I discovered that Christian persecution against Jews was so pervasive and
diverse that we had essentially broken all ten commandments, I didn’t know what to do. Today I share the personal story of what happened next, and if you read this column to the very end, you might just — well — wait and see!
Root Source Tours: Fountain of Tears in Israel |
Root Source Tours takes you to the Fountain of Tears in Arad to see a unique exhibit that connects the crucifixion to the holocaust. (7:25)
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student Abigail enjoyed Root Source and had this to say. Abigail wrote: Love your thoughts on this. Interesting idea that the increase in pain was to increase the work, resulting in an increase in honor for doing that work and experiencing that pain.
We are pleased to share with you this amazing photo of the Old City Street. Photo copyright by Sherwood Burton daystardawn@outlook.com. Thank you
Sherwood for this lovely photo!
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