Balak 5773 - When Donkeys Cry

Rabbi Jim's Podcast by Rabbi Jim Egolf

Jun 21, 20135:44Religion & Spirituality

Remember the TV show Alice? Apologies for swiping Flo's second most famous catch phrase, but it seems to fit with this week's Torah portion. On the road to curse the Israelites, the pagan prophet Balam rides his donkey a...

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