In this week’s parsha, Balak hires the prophet Bilaam to curse the Jews…but his plan totally backfires. Not only does he end up blessing them instead, but the real star of the story is his donkey, who *speaks up* when something isn’t right.

Sometimes the loudest truth comes from the most unexpected voice. Sometimes it’s the one everyone tried to ignore who sees what others won’t. And sometimes, when the world tries to curse you, you bless yourself anyway…with a little help from your rockstar talking donkey.

So this shabbos, listen to voices that are overlooked. Speak your truth. Turn curses into celebration. Find the confidence to werk, bray, and kvetch exactly as you are.