06/21/2026
Chukat / Balak — “Regulation / Balak”
This week’s double portion continues Israel’s journey with both challenge and unexpected blessing. Here’s a simple overview:
📖 Torah — Numbers 19:1–25:9
Instructions are given for purification through the red heifer. Israel faces hardships, including the death of Miriam and Aaron, and moments of complaint. As they journey, King Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel, but instead, blessings are spoken. The portion concludes with Israel falling into sin with Moab.
📜 Haftarah — Micah 5:6–6:8
Micah recalls God’s faithfulness and calls for justice, mercy, and humility.
📕 B’rit HaChadasha — John 3:1–20
A conversation about spiritual understanding, renewal, and truth.
Join us for Shabbat service this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue.
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