Parashat Balak
Parashat Balak covers Numbers 22:2–25:9. The current or next date shown here follows Israel's annual cycle.
Parasha Learning
The portion spans Numbers 22:2–25:9. The date shown follows Israel's annual reading cycle. In a year when it is joined to an adjacent portion, that date includes both ranges; the diaspora date can differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Parashat Balak read?
In Israel's annual cycle, the current or next reading is Saturday, July 17, 2027. The diaspora date can differ in years when the schedules diverge.
What is the Torah reading for Balak?
The complete range is Numbers 22:2–25:9. When the portion is read as part of a double parasha, its range is joined to the adjacent portion.
Why can Israel and diaspora dates differ?
A second festival day in the diaspora can replace a weekly reading while Israel proceeds to the next parasha. The cycles reunite later through different combinations of double portions.