Parashat Balak: What It Really Means to Show Up as a Mensch

In this shiur on Parshas Balak, Rav Dov Ber Cohen teaches the concept of Tzuras Ha'adam — the form of a human being — as the foundation of all avodah. Drawing on the stark contrast between Avraham and Bilaam, he explores what it means to carry yourself with true dignity: not arrogance, not low self-esteem, but the deep inner standing of someone who knows they were created b'tzelem Elokim. Rabbi Dov Ber unpacks the Gemara's teaching that a person is revealed through money, anger, and drink — kis, kaas, and cos — and shows how each one either builds or breaks the Tzuras Ha'adam. From there, he walks through the three traits of Pirkei Avos: ayin tovah, ruach nemucha, and nefesh shefela — a good eye, a humble spirit, and tempered desire — as the living portrait of a talmid of Avraham Avinu. Living in Tune with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen Mindfulness, Torah wisdom, and inner work for a calmer, more aligned life. Courses & Resources - Living in Tune - 8-Week Foundational Mindfulness Course https://www.rabbidovber.org Join the WhatsApp Community https://bit.ly/4qtfv3p Contact: [email protected]