Bolok- The Letter-Man by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine The drama of this week’s Parsha is certainly in the story of Bolok and Bilaam–how Bolok invited Bilaam to curse the Jews, but G-d switched the intended curse into a blessing. But, the Parsha also teaches us much about Bilaam as a person. Especially in giving him the more »
Mouth For Hire By Rabbi Mordechai Rhine Bilaam was a powerful man. Blessed with a heightened spiritual awareness, Bilaam had trained himself in negative spirituality. No one could curse effectively the way Bilaam could. For the right price Bilaam was willing to provide his services. And because so many people have enemies Bilaam’s talents were more »
Critical Moments by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine In every person’s life there are critical moments which decide the future, often for generations. One such moment occurred to Bilam who was hired to curse the Jews. As Bilam passed through a narrow passageway, an angel of mercy is sent to try to stop him from destroying himself. more »