Friday is the last day of Passover; the holiday lasts into an eighth day in the Diaspora, which happens to coincide with the Sabbath this year. The final day of the festival, whether seventh or eighth, is devoted to honoring the Messiah.
In the Christian tradition, Jesus is the Messiah; hence the Easter festival. In the Jewish faith, the Messiah has yet to come, because much of what the Messiah is meant to deliver -- such as peace on earth -- has yet to happen.
Regardless, some Jewish communities observe a special festive meal on the final day of Passover -- not exactly a seder, the orderly dinner that launches the festival, but a special meal with its own teachings and associated traditions.
For my family, this Sabbath marks the first full Sabbath without my mother-in-law, Rhoda Kadalie. We are sponsoring a meal (a "kiddish" ) at the local synagogue in her honor and memory. It will be the first of many such occasions.
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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