This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Balak.  In this portion we see that, despite his best efforts, the Adversary can't curse what the Father has blessed. However, we also learn that, when we let our guard down, he seduces us into behavior that will do to us what he doesn't have the authority to do.

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Torah Portion – Balak (B’midbar 22:2 – 25:9)

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