Mark Call – Torah Teaching for Parsha “Balak”

Hebrew Nation Online | Personal Improvement · Jul 13, 2025 · 1h 18m

This week’s annual Torah cycle reading is parsha “Chukat,” (Numbers 22:2-25:9) and represents a unique shift from the story of the mixed multitude “in the wilderness” to that of a pagan king who – much like Pharoah before the Exodus – is afraid of the people now lead by Moses.

And it’s a story that is part comedy, part prophecy, and a large part Today’s Headlines.

The Erev Shabbat reading:

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The Sabbath Day midrash begins where the story…