About this episode

This episode discusses the double parasha of Chukat and Balak, focusing on key points including the sacrifice of the red heifer and the Moabite king's intentions towards Israel.

This week, we have a double parasha. Chukat, which means “statute,” Numbers, 19:1 – 22:1, and Balak, Numbers 22:2 – 25:9, the Moabite king who wants to destroy Israel. I’m just going to focus on some major points from each parasha. Chapter 19 explains the sacrifice of the red heifer. The red heifer was designated […] Source

People in this episode

Host: Congregation Shema Yisrael

Topics covered

• double parasha
• sacrifice of the red heifer
• Moabite king
• destruction of Israel
• Torah study

Keywords

• Chukat
• Balak
• red heifer
• Moabite king
• Israel
• Torah
• parasha

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Chukat, Balak

Places: Israel, Moab

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