Parshas Balak: Not Just Words

Episode 36 of the The Parsha Perspective podcast, hosted by Rabbi Shalom Yemini, titled "Parshas Balak: Not Just Words" was published on July 11, 2025 and runs 7 minutes.

July 11, 2025 ·7m · The Parsha Perspective

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Summary

Parshas Balak: Not Just Words Bilaam set out to curse, but ended up blessing. He tried to speak on his own—but G-d rewrote the message. This week, we explore the Ohr HaChaim’s stunning commentary on how G-d transforms even twisted intentions into blessings. A donkey speaks, a prophet’s eye opens, and we learn: words carry power, but purpose carries more. 🎧 Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com 🛡️ In honor of Eretz Yisroel – May G-d protect our brave soldiers and return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 🕯️ In memory of Rav Yeudah Ben Aaron, Galya Margalit Bas Shulamit, Shlomo Ben Edward, Edward Ben Efraim, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. 📖 In the merit of the holy Ohr HaChaim, whose Yahrzeit is this week—may his light continue to guide us.

Episode Description

Parshas Balak: Not Just Words

Bilaam set out to curse, but ended up blessing. He tried to speak on his own—but G-d rewrote the message. This week, we explore the Ohr HaChaim’s stunning commentary on how G-d transforms even twisted intentions into blessings. A donkey speaks, a prophet’s eye opens, and we learn: words carry power, but purpose carries more.

🎧 Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com

🛡️ In honor of Eretz Yisroel – May G-d protect our brave soldiers and return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

🕯️ In memory of Rav Yeudah Ben Aaron, Galya Margalit Bas Shulamit, Shlomo Ben Edward, Edward Ben Efraim, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia.

📖 In the merit of the holy Ohr HaChaim, whose Yahrzeit is this week—may his light continue to guide us.