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Yakov Meir
Balaam's prophecies, which are presented in this week's Torah portion, are among the most beautiful in the Bible. The Torah describes how song bursts forth from his lips in moments of inspiration: "and the spirit of God came upon him" (Numbers 24:2 ). After his failed attempts to curse the Children of Israel and after blessings pour out one by one from his mouth instead, Balaam seems no longer capable...
