This week's reading concerns the rituals of the Day of Atonement, and of purification; it also includes various sexual prohibitions. It is named "Acharei" ("After" ) or "Acharei Mot," referring to the period after the death of Aaron's two sons, Nadav and Avihu, who died during the dedication of the Tabernacle.
What is the relationship between a period of mourning, and the rites of purity? It's not entirely clear, but it seems that purification is a kind of renewal. And Aaron, the High Priest, is told to direct his energies toward healing and atoning for the people, rather than mourning and succumbing to his grief.
The additional reading is the memorable story of the parting of Jonathan and David from the book I Samuel 20:18-42. These two best friends were parted because King Saul would not atone, and would not forgive. We need renewal to be part of our lives, or we cannot move forward with the things that matter.
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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