In a new video on the popular YouTube channel “Menorah,” Chief Rabbi of Dnipro Shmuel Kaminezki shares a deep Torah insight from this week’s portion, Balak, on the nature of the evil eye, envy, and true spiritual protection.
What is the evil eye? Why does it work — especially when directed at “successful” people? Why don’t amulets and red strings help? How can we avoid being the cause of someone else’s blessing being ruined — and stop envy from damaging our own happiness?
Rabbi Shmuel explains: the evil eye is not mysticism, but a spiritual dynamic triggered by pride, showy success, noise, and a lack of humility. True protection lies in inner balance, quietness, gratitude, and sincere trust in G-d.
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