Torah Portion - Balak / Penchas
Sat, 12 July
|Baldivis
This week’s parasha is not about armies… It's about words. A prophet for hire. A fearful king. A people blessed by Elohim. But when the enemy can’t curse Israel, he tries something far more dangerous... corruption from within. Join us this Shabbat as we uncover how blessings turned back curses....
Time & Location
12 July 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AWST
Baldivis, 13 Lamorak Way, Baldivis WA 6171, Australia
About the event
Parashat Balak – A Warning for Our Days
In this week’s parasha, we see something that’s not just ancient — it’s happening right before our eyes. Nations that were once enemies, like Mo’av and Midyan, come together with one goal: to curse Israel.
But the prophet they hire, Bil‛am, can only speak what YHVH puts in his mouth.
Still, the danger doesn’t end with words. When the enemy can’t curse you, he’ll try to corrupt you. That’s what Bil‛am does — he teaches Balak how to bring sin into the camp. Seduction. Idolatry. Compromise.
But the Spirit of YHVH raises up a priest — Pinchas — one man who burns with holy zeal and stands for righteousness.
From this parasha we learn: