In one of the most hidden episodes of the Torah, Parshat Balak reveals a dimension of Hashem’s love that we never even knew was happening. Am Yisrael was entirely unaware while curses were being transformed into blessings, because Hashem simply refused to hear anything negative about His people.
Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David take us deep into the teachings of the Izhbitzer and Chazal, showing how the story of Bilam, the story of Iyov, and the Five Books of the Torah form a complete spiritual picture: what we feel when Hashem seems absent, and what Hashem feels when we seem absent. The answer? He’s always thinking about us.
A perfect entry into the Three Weeks with clarity and compassion.
About this video
“Balak 5785: I Didn't Even Know” is a video from Rav Shlomo Katz, published on July 9, 2025 and available to watch on VideoVinkel. The total runtime is 41:21. It has been viewed 835 times so far. Press play above to stream the full video right here, or open the original on YouTube.
