L’Chaim!-Parshat Ki Tavo
Parshat Ki Tavo In the portion of Ki Tavo there are a total ninety-eight “curses” which threaten the Jewish People if they turn away from God and the Torah. These “curses” are preceded by a series of blessings that will unfold if the Jewish people cling to God and the Torah. These ninety-eight “curses” are […]
Understanding Prophecy- Parshat Balak
Parshat Balak The portion of Balak recounts the attempt of Balak, the king of Moav, to hire the heathen prophet Balaam to curse the nation of Israel. Balak was terrified that his country would be overrun by Israel as they approached their entry into the Land of Israel. The portion tells the story of how […]