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The Architecture of Blindness - How HaShem Sends Warnings Before We Destroy Ourselves - BALAK
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- Parsha with Rabbi David Bibi
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 814
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Summary
Sometimes the greatest acts of kindness do not feel kind at all. Sometimes the closed door, the unexpected delay, the painful disappointment, or the obstacle we desperately want removed is actually Heaven protecting us from a road we should never travel. In this week's Breakfast & a Class, we explore one of the Torah's most fascinating episodes—the story of Bilaam and his donkey—and discover that it is not merely the account of a wicked prophet who could not see an angel. It is the story of every one of us. Drawing on the Zohar, Midrash, Tzeror HaMor, Or HaḤaim, and other classic commentaries, we uncover the 'Architecture of Blindness'—the remarkable pattern by which HaShem lovingly warns a person before allowing him to destroy himself. From the three increasingly urgent warnings on the road, to the miracle of the speaking donkey, to the profound contrast between Avraham saddling his donkey out of love and Bilaam saddling his out of hatred, this class offers a powerful perspective on Divine Providence. The question is not whether HaShem sends us messages. The question is whether we recognize them before the road becomes too narrow to turn. Join us for a thought-provoking journey that may forever change the way you look at life's interruptions, frustrations, and unexpected detours.