Parashat Balak 5785 | Philosopher of Darkness

Bilaam was a great philosopher of dazzling brilliance, yet Torah presents him as a man of darkness. Bilaam embodies the danger of intellect severed from faith, and why Torah teaches that true wisdom can only flourish when rooted in Emunah. Parashat Balak is a journey into the timeless clash between knowledge and humility, and the radiant power of faith beyond knowledge. The Torah portion of Balak (Numbers 22 : 2 - 25 : 9) is read on Shabbat, 16 Tammuz 5785 - July 12, 2025. 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 Please support 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?locale.x=en_US 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 Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.rabbirichman.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jerusalemlightsrabbichaimrichman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiChaimRichman https://www.facebook.com/groups/282440396475839