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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 11 MIN

Unexpected Blessings: Finding Prophets in Unlikely Places

from Kol Jeshurun

In a world overwhelmed by hardship and division, the story of Balaam reminds us that wisdom, holiness, and the power to bless can come from unexpected places—even outside our own community—and that by staying open and attentive, we can bring more goodness and peace into our lives and to our world.Rabbi Hannah Ellenson shares her thoughts about this week's Torah portion - Balak.

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