This week’s portion focuses on the life of Isaac, the quietest of the three patriarchs. He seems to have lived a life somewhat in the shadow of his father, Abraham. Moreover, he almost seems haunted by his own near-sacrifice, early in his life. But he follows in his father’s footsteps in many ways.
Isaac does not merely repeat Abraham’s choices; he improves them. He visits the wells his father has dug, and deepens them. Sometime the act of maintaining institutions and values is more difficult, and more important, than starting new ones. Notably, Isaac is the only patriarch to live entirely in Israel.
Tradition also holds that it is Isaac who intercedes for the Jewish people in prayers for repentance.
We also read the fascinating story of Jacob and Esau, the two rivals who define the Jewish people — and their future enemies. Isaac cannot decide among them; a father’s love is often just as blind. We see the importance of Rebecca's intervention: often, a mother knows best.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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