This week's reading deals with the construction of the Tabernacle: the additional reading from the Book of Kings deals with the construction of the Temple. One of the fascinating things about the Tabernacle is that people were invited to donate -- and asked to donate whatever they could. In contrast, for a later collection, people would be asked to donate exactly half a shekel each -- no more, no less, regardless of wealth.
These two kinds of donations reflect two principles of a free society. The first emphasizes the importance of allowing people to achieve their full potential, regardless of inequality. We are all unequal in our talents; we may also be unequal in our efforts, and hence there will always be inequality of results. We all benefit from that inequality; our society is enriched by the pursuit of excellence, including material wealth.
The second donation would emphasize the total equality of individual human beings in the eyes of the law: rich or poor, at the core we all have equal dignity.
We need both principles to have a free, secure, and cohesive society.
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.
SiriusXM Patriot 125, 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 PT)
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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