Chukat-Balak Weekly Portion, Bilam Changes, בלק with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, 5786 לקו״ש חל״ח א׳

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz teaches the Chukat-Balak weekly portion, בלק, through the sharp and life-changing lens of Likutei Sichos, לקו״ש חל״ח א׳. In this powerful lesson, Bilam changes — and the deeper question is not only what changed in Bilam, but what can change inside us when Torah exposes the hidden fight between ego, mission, speech, and Divine truth. This is not just another weekly Torah portion class. Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz opens the Parsha of Balak with clarity, depth, and urgency, showing how a man hired to curse the Jewish people becomes part of a story that reveals blessing, purpose, and the power of Hashem’s plan. Why does the Torah spend so much time on Bilam? Why does his speech matter? Why does Balak fear Israel so deeply? And what does this teach a Jew today about fear, pride, prayer, and spiritual change? Whether you are new to Torah study or already learning Tanya, Likutei Sichos, weekly parsha, and Chabad teachings, this class gives you a clear path into deep Jewish learning. Rabbi Steinmetz makes the Rebbe Schneerson’s teaching feel close, practical, and alive. Beginners will find an introduction to Torah that feels clear and human. Advanced learners will hear th