Jun 23, 2026 · 7 min · 6 segments
Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider we are giving an in-depth look at this week’s parsha—Parsha Balak—as part of the Simchat Torah Challenge.
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And today we're going to be talking about Parashah Balak.
This parasha comes from the book of Bamidbar, the fourth out of five books of the Torah.
It teaches us an important lesson, that no one is smarter or wiser than Hashem.
The parasha starts with Balak, the king of Moab, which was an ancient kingdom located in modern-day Jordan.
Balak sees the people of Israel defeating many nations in war and gaining power as a nation, making him afraid.
Balak has seen what Israel has done to other nations and worries that Moab won't survive in a battle.
He completely panics, although Israelis haven't attacked him yet.
He's terrified of how strong they are and how their population has grown.
He knew the people of Israel had power, unity, and divine help.
And today we're going to be talking about Parashah Balak.
This parasha comes from the book of Bamidbar, the fourth out of five books of the Torah.
It teaches us an important lesson, that no one is smarter or wiser than Hashem.
The parasha starts with Balak, the king of Moab, which was an ancient kingdom located in modern-day Jordan.
Balak sees the people of Israel defeating many nations in war and gaining power as a nation, making him afraid.
Balak has seen what Israel has done to other nations and worries that Moab won't survive in a battle.
He completely panics, although Israelis haven't attacked him yet.
He's terrified of how strong they are and how their population has grown.
He knew the people of Israel had power, unity, and divine help.
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