Episode
Father's Day, Bilam's Blessing, and the Secret of Jewish Survival - The Home That Carries HaShem's Name
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- Parsha with Rabbi David Bibi
- Published
- Jun 21, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1110
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- https://jewishpodcasts.fm/rabbidavidbibi/119032
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Summary
The Home That Carries HaShem's Name - Father's Day, Bilam's Blessing, and the Secret of Jewish Survival On Father's Day we naturally think about fathers, grandfathers, and the homes they built. Yet one of the Torah's most powerful lessons about family comes from an unlikely source: Bilam. Sent to curse the Jewish people, he instead found himself gazing upon the camp of Israel and proclaiming, 'Ma Tovu Ohalecha Yaakov'—'How goodly are your tents, O Yaakov.' What did he see that so impressed him? And why did he recognize the Jewish home as the true source of Jewish strength? In this morning’s Breakfast & a Class, we will explore the remarkable connection between Bilam's blessing, the tragic episode of Midian, and HaShem's extraordinary testimony to the purity of the families of Israel. Along the way we will discover why the greatest legacy a father leaves behind is not measured by wealth or accomplishments, but by the holiness, values, and faith that fill his home. A timely Father's Day message about family, continuity, and the secret of Jewish survival.