Balak - The Balak of Our Times

In this week’s parsha, the story of Balak and Bilaam feels like it’s happening right now. An evil king hires a prophet with an ayin hara to curse the Jewish people—approaching from three fronts, just like today’s threats from Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. But every attempt flips into blessing, culminating in Mah Tovu, a reminder that our strength comes from seeing ourselves as one unified nation. Yet the parsha ends with tragedy: the Jews fall into division, temptation, and self‑destruction. The parallel is chilling. After October 7, we saw how enemies search for our weaknesses—and how unity protects us. This video explores why the real battle isn’t just external, but internal: choosing an ayin tov, resisting overindulgence, and refusing to see the worst in each other. If we want to break the cycle of Balak and Bilaam, we must guard our people—in word, deed, and perspective.#torah #torahfrombraude #balak #iran #israel