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Tag: Balaam

0 Jewish Law Ethics

7/12/25 – Shiur 520 – When is competition allowed and when does it violate “Hasagas Gevul”?

Halacha Headlines · 11 Jul

The episode explores the Halachic implications of business competition and the concept of Hasagas Gevul, which traditionally prohibits unfair encroachment on another's livelihood.

0 Torah Music

"More To Say" - Song for Parshas Balak

Creative Judaism · 6 Jul

This creative retelling of Parshas Balak transforms the biblical story into a musical piece inspired by 1960s gunslinger ballads and Spaghetti Westerns.

0 Israel Philosophy

The Prophecy of Balaam “A People that dwells alone” or the Prophecy of Isaiah, “A Light to the nations”: Thoughts in this Precarious Moment

Shaul Magid in Jewschool · 20 Jun

Shaul Magid reflects on Israel's recent decision to strike Iran, exploring historical visions of Jewish identity and self-fashioning.

0 History Education

Balaam (Bilaam) in The Tell Deir 'Alla Inscription (c. 800 BCE)

Jewish History Lectures · 18 Jul 2024

The video discusses the discovery of a rare extra-biblical reference to a figure in the Hebrew Bible, Balaam (Bilaam), found in the Tell Deir 'Alla Inscription in Jordan dating back to around 800 BCE.

0 Torah Communities

Minnesota's new tagline, ‘bring ya ass,’ has a biblical precedent

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 May 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has coined a new, slightly NSFW tagline for tourism in Minnesota, "Bring ya ass to Minnesota," after their victory, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Balaam and his talking donkey in Numbers.

0 Jewish Law History

Portion of the week: Toldot

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Nov 2023

In Parashat Toldot, Isaac follows in his father Abraham's footsteps by pretending his wife Rebecca is his sister, leading to a revelation of their true relationship by King Abimelech.

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#25: The History of Prophecy + FREE TORCH Gift

Torah 101 · 9 Dec 2019

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the history of prophecy in Judaism, ranging from the times of Adam to the end of prophetic experiences at the onset of the Second Temple Era.