The Torah In Haiku: Balak



Moab King Balak
Feared G-d’s people Israel
Called Balaam for help

A “curser for hire”
Who was unable to curse
G-d prevented it

So what did he say?
“Mah tovu o-ha-le-cha”
How good are your tents

Image from Midrash Manicures

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About Ed Nickow

Ed Nickow is a teacher and member of the Board of Trustees at Temple Chai, Long Grove, IL. This post is from his blog The Torah in Haiku.

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