Rabbi Leibel Gniwisch currently resides, along with his wife, in Brooklyn, New York, where he received his rabbinical ordination. He has taught Jewish law at various schools in the US. He has a passion for Jewish scholarship and writing and hopes to publish a book one day.
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Clare Feinson
Washington, DC
June 2, 2026
I got 8/10, which disappoints me because Balak is my very favorite parsha in the Torah and I have studied it, but apparently not enough! Reply
Raymond
West Hollywood
June 28, 2026
in response to Clare Feinson:
There is always room for more Torah study Reply
Raymond
West Hollywood
September 8, 2025
I scored 9/10. And speaking of talking donkeys, it is worth noting that there was a television comedy back a few decades ago called Mr Ed, which involved a similarly talking animal. It just goes to show how the Torah's influence can reach even the most remote of areas and venues Reply
Deborah
Lawrence, NJ
July 12, 2025
Dear Rabbi,
I scored 9/10. I had the same score in 2024 when I started taking your quizzes. I now read the Torah in 2025 without writing ✍️ any notes like did in 2024. My new method is to read a portion then rest, pause, think about what I just read then answer one or two questions related to the section I read. I do this until I complete all seven sections of reading. But, LOL 😂 I still got the question 7 about Balaam wrong 😑 this year too. Especially, when I promised myself to remember the answer. So, bear with me, this non-Jew studying the Torah in depth for only two years; subject matter that has been studied for 3,300 years. Please be patient with me because I love what I read every Saturday and the explanations from the Jewish scholars. This is knowledge and wisdom not mentioned in other so-called religions. Thank you Chabad and Rabbi for sharing the secrets and posting the writings online for all who seek G-d and want to bound to build a solid foundation with the Almighty One
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Steve
Ky
July 10, 2025
Rabbi,
A wonderful Parshah and its words, showing the strength of God.
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Deborah
Lawrence, NJ
July 20, 2024
Hello Rabbi,
My score was 9/10. Question #7 was tricky; I reviewed several readings from this week’s session and found nothing on Balaam’s wishful thinking. So, I got it wrong; but I learned from selecting the wrong answer and will remember the correct answer next time: to wish the same fate of the Jewish people also.
Peace,
Deborah
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Ezra ben-Pesach
WOODSTOCK
July 6, 2025
in response to Deborah:
Deborah- To my eyes you are correct about #7! Ezra Reply
Raymond
West Hollywood
September 8, 2025
in response to Deborah:
Question #7 is the one question that I got wrong, too Reply
Steve
Ky
July 18, 2024
Rabbi,
I couldn't find reference to two items in the Parshah:
1) Question 7: where in the Parsha does it say that Balaam said: May my fate be like theirs?
2) Question 10: where in the Parshah does Balaam give the advice: Cause the Jewish people to sin? I know they sinned, but I didn't see where Balaam gave that as advice.
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Ezra ben-Pesach
WOODSTOCK
July 6, 2025
in response to Steve:
Steve- to my eyes you are correct about #7.
Re: #10- it is in the Rashi (commentary).
Ezra
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Heather
Pincher Creek
July 11, 2022
9/10 not to bad. Reply
Lawrence
Iowa
June 22, 2021
Why is "wild ox" not right for question 8? Is numbers 23.22 and 24.8 mentioning "wild ox"? I see that translation differs from Rashi. Reply
Rahel
Philadelphia
July 21, 2019
Yay! 9 out of 10. Not bad! Reply
Yiskah
Fortportal, uganda
July 21, 2019
Scored 7/10 learnt a lot. I will look out for the next Parasha . Thank you Reply
Michael
Tampa
July 20, 2019
10/10 Tampa Represent Reply
Charmaine
July 20, 2019
I got 10/10 yah! I have a question:
Why do you blame Balaam for the Sins of the people when they profaned themselves with the Moabite women who invited them to the sacrifice for their god? The people had a reputation of doing egoistic things to suit themselves even though they witnessed all the miracles and heard Gods voice. I do not read anything in the chapter where Balaam told them to do that. According to the reading Balaam did not get any reward and did what the Lord told him to do. Am I missing something in this story that is not in the chapter?
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Arielah
Little Ferry
July 10, 2025
in response to Charmaine:
It is always a choice, temptation is all around but it is upto each indivudual to choose. Reply
Raymond
West Hollywood
September 8, 2025
in response to Charmaine:
Apparently, Bilaam successfully tempted the Jewish men to sin with non-Jewish women Reply
Ana
July 19, 2019
10/10!!! Reply
Dan
( •_•)
July 19, 2019
6 / 10
Next time I will remember more.
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Jerri
Virginia
July 17, 2019
One of my favorite parshas. Reply
JDV
July 17, 2019
Everyone likes a quiz. Even when they get a bad grade! Reply
Michael Chacon
LOS ANGELES
July 17, 2019
in response to JDV:
The importance of the quiz is to show us mistakes and learn from them. Next time you won't make them again. Reply
8/10 oops