Sometimes, the words just come out wrong. And sometimes, they come out of your donkey. This episode, we read one of the top three most buck-wild, sexual, violent, and miracle-stuffed portions in the whole Torah, and ask: &quot;Hey! What is Mah Tovu doing here?&quot; Produced by <a href='http://www.mishkanchicago.org/'>Mishkan Chicago</a>.  Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. See our upcoming Shabbat services and programs <a href='https://www.mishkanchicago.org/events/'>here</a>, and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/MishkanChicago/'>Instagram</a> and like us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MishkanChicago/'>Facebook</a> for more updates. Check out Shabbat Replay on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contact-chai-with-rabbi-lizzi/id1502287634'>Contact Chai</a> for more from Rabbi Deena. <a href='https://themorningscroll.buzzsprout.com/1415863/11010579-parashat-balak-july-21st'>Transcript</a>

Parashat Pinchas, July 22nd

The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. Brought to you by Mishkan Chicago.