Parashat Balak 5786 | The Coming of the Messiah

The Torah portion of Balak introduces the heathen prophet Bilaam -- a sorcerer whose expertise was making curses come true. On the eve of Israel’s entrance into her land, King Balak of Moab seeks to solve the Jewish problem once and for all, by hiring Bilaam to deliver a lethal curse against the Children of Israel. But the plan backfires, as G-d turns Bilaam’s curses into some of the most beautiful blessings ever uttered. Bilaam even prophesized about the ultimate final redemption, and his revelation concerning the coming of the messiah is a fundamental Torah principle. But why were these important prophecies delivered by the wicked Bilaam, of all people? In the Land of Israel, the Torah portion of Balak ( Numbers 22 : 2 - 25 : 9 ) is read on Shabbat, 12 Tammuz 5786 - June 27, 2026 In the Diaspora, the two Torah portions of Chukat and Balak ( Numbers 19 : 1 - 25 : 9 ) are read on Shabbat, 12 Tammuz 5786 - June 27, 2026 Original music composed and performed by David Schommer and Dave Eggar Lovingly Recorded in Ora Studios, Jerusalem Israel _________ Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Join our new WhatsApp channel! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDNanG3QxRsAHcafA45 Rabbi Chaim Richman's 'Jerusalem Lights', a non-profit educational organization, shares the wisdom of Torah teachings with all sincere spiritual seekers, emphasizing the ennoblement of the human spirit, the brotherhood of mankind, and the nurturing and development of each individual’s personal faith and relationship with the Creator. Torah for Everyone! If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., 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 For more information: https://www.rabbirichman.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jerusalemlights-rabbirichman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiChaimRichman https://www.facebook.com/groups/282440396475839