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Dvar Torah for Balak 6th Aliya
When Balak’s first attempt to have Bilam curse the Jews failed, he
suggested trying again from a different location (23:13). When that failed
as well, he suggested moving to yet another location (23:27). Why would he
think that moving locations would help?
Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman explains that Balak arrogantly thought that the
curses depended on his or Bilam’s location rather than the content of the
request or situation. In contrast, after waking up from his dream involving
the ladder, Avraham davened (prayed) from the exact location, but changed
his approach (Genesis 19:27). Avraham realized that if his prayer wasn’t
answered the first time, he needed to either improve himself or the
request. Blaming others or external factors will only lead to failure, as
we learned from Balak. Avraham’s more reflective approach is ultimately
what’s needed to achieve success.
Shlomo Ressler
Quotation of the week (thanks to Asi):
"Everything will be ok if you're ok with everything."
Welcome to the short, practical Lelamed Weekly Dvar (and Daily Aliya).
Please consider forwarding this to others, and I hope you enjoy... Shabbat
Shalom.
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Dvar Torah for Balak 6th Aliya
When Balak’s first attempt to have Bilam curse the Jews failed, he
suggested trying again from a different location (23:13). When that failed
as well, he suggested moving to yet another location (23:27). Why would he
think that moving locations would help?
Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman explains that Balak arrogantly thought that the
curses depended on his or Bilam’s location rather than the content of the
request or situation. In contrast, after waking up from his dream involving
the ladder, Avraham davened (prayed) from the exact location, but changed
his approach (Genesis 19:27). Avraham realized that if his prayer wasn’t
answered the first time, he needed to either improve himself or the
request. Blaming others or external factors will only lead to failure, as
we learned from Balak. Avraham’s more reflective approach is ultimately
what’s needed to achieve success.
Shlomo Ressler
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Quotation of the week (thanks to Asi):
"Everything will be ok if you're ok with everything."