Listen "The Dark Prophet"
Episode Synopsis
Parashat Balak
The mysterious Bilaam, a well-known mystic has-been, tried his best use prophecy to curse the Children of Israel for profit, only to have the words Divinely changed to beautiful blessings on his lips. Who is a true prophet? Why is this incident recorded in Torah, and what can we learn from it today?
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Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone
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The mysterious Bilaam, a well-known mystic has-been, tried his best use prophecy to curse the Children of Israel for profit, only to have the words Divinely changed to beautiful blessings on his lips. Who is a true prophet? Why is this incident recorded in Torah, and what can we learn from it today?
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Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone
Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow: Paypal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...
In the USA: Jerusalem Lights Inc. Post Office Box 16886 Lubbock Texas 79490
In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395 Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem Israel
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