This week's Torah portion deals with the story of the Golden Calf, one of the most painful and momentous episodes in the saga of the Jewish people. Whether through lack of faith, or human frailty, or mere error, the people ask to worship an idol, or an intermediary, while Moses is on Mount Sinai, receiving the Law from God over a period of 40 days. Aaron, Moses's brother, tries to comply in a way that does not lead the people completely astray.
Moses descends to find the debauchery of the camp below, and smashes the original Tablets. After punishing the people and rooting out the instigators, he then begs God for forgiveness on the people's behalf. What results is an even closer connection between the people and God, a new Covenant that would not have existed before, if the original breach had not taken place. This reminds us that forgiveness and redemption are still possible, even after grave mistakes.
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.
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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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