This week's Torah portion is about the details of the priestly offerings, and the process of anointing Aaron, Moses's brother, as the High Priest.
I will admit that this stuff is not my favorite part of the Bible. I like the stories and the characters; I find the poetry of the prophets beautiful, but dense; and I find the details of the sacrifices in Leviticus rather dry. (I'm not alone in that.)
But there is a very interesting and enduring principle in this week's portion. Moses was the holiest person in the nation, and no human being, before or since, had such a close relationship with God. Yet he delegates the role of High Priest to his brother -- who had no direct relationship with God, and also had recently participated, indirectly at least, in the sin of the Golden Calf.
There is a lesson here about the separation of "church" and state -- and also about the need to trust other people with responsibilities. Delegating is one of the hardest things to do, but no successful leader can do everything alone.
https://www.chabad.org/parshah/torahreading.asp?aid=2492715&p=complete&jewish=Tzav-Torah-Reading.htm
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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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