Ibn Ezra: The Secret of Seven (Balak)
Ibn Ezra discusses the secret of the sevens used in Balaam’s ritual to supposedly curse the Israelites. Seven altars, seven bulls, seven rams.
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Rashbam: The Curse of Leadership (Mishpatim)
Exodus 22:27 prohibits cursing judges and leaders. Is this a way to silence those questioning leadership? Rashbam thinks it is something more fundamental.
Do Not Curse (D’var Torah Mishpatim)
As its name suggests, Parshat Mishpatim, “The Portion of Laws,” contains a long series of laws. Some are related, some…