The Mad Prophet and The Innocent Donkey

Rabbi David Levine June 30, 2007 Parsha Balak: Numbers 22:2-25:9 The story of Balaam and the talking donkey has fascinated young and old alike, and this week, Rabbi David brings a message for all age groups. Though this Bible story has an element of the fantastic in it, Rabbi David shows how the Bible treats it as a significant episode in history filled with important details and lessons. He tells the story from the Torah Portion in Numbers, and brings additional insights from other scriptures, including 2 Peter 2:15, Revelation 2:14, and Micah 6:5.