In a highly integrated world, the isolation of the State of Israel is itself a strategic risk. Some voices in Israel deride ...

For I know that whomever you bless is blessed, and whomever you curse will be cursed ...

Jewish tradition values personal modesty and meaningful inner growth that is not displayed for public attention. Such conduct is fitting for a people who serve God. Throughout history, the Jewish ...

"Come now therefore I pray thee, curse me this people, for they are too mighty for me...." (Numbers 22:6) Who among us wouldn't like to think of himself as someone with a good eye, a humble spirit and ...

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Balaam is hired in this week’s Parashat Balak by the Moabite King Balak to curse Israel as they traverse his territory, but Balaam blesses Israel instead with famous words now included in the morning ...

There is a clear parallel between Balak and events in the Book of Exodus. In both narratives, kings (Pharaoh of Egypt and Balak of Moab), alarmed about the success of the Jewish People, conspire to ...

Does Balaam’s donkey mock him? She disagrees with his plan. She holds fast to her perception of the danger before them. She disobeys his order. These actions do not amount to mockery. Rashi says ...