Balak: Is Prophecy About to Return?

Balaam saw what we too often forget: the Jewish people have a G-d-given strength to recover from any fall and rise again.

Should a leader reveal the magnitude of the enemy threat or project confidence and strength?

An angel is blocking Bilaam’s way,
and his donkey rebukes him publicly.
Why all the drama?
A lesson about the meaning of punishment
and the importance of every individual.

Why do bad things happen? Are catastrophes G-d’s retribution for our sins?