We are a community based in Woking and the surrounding area who meet weekly in groups to study scripture (Genesis to Revelation) from a Hebraic perspective and come together on Shabbat .
We follow primarily, but not exclusively, the Torah reading cycle and seek to understand and live it out.
People can join us either through a midweek group or on a Shabbat or both. You are welcome
This Week
Balak
בָּלָק
Balak was the name of a Moabite king in the days of Moses.
It is also the name of this Torah portion, from the book of Numbers.
The name comes from Numbers 22:2: “Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.”
Balak fears the Israelites after witnessing their victories over neighboring nations.
He hires Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet with occult powers, to curse Israel.
God warns Balaam not to curse the Israelites, as they are blessed.
On his journey, Balaam’s donkey sees an angel blocking the path and speaks to Balaam after he strikes it.
Ultimately, Balaam is compelled by God to bless Israel instead of cursing them, three times.
One of his blessings includes the famous line: “How goodly are your tents, O Jacob!” (Numbers 24:5).