This week's Torah portion tells the story of the failed rebellion of Korach, who led followers against Moses and Aaron after the people were turned away from the Promised Land. The rebellion's timing is instructive: leaders are at their weakest when they fail. But challenges also offer an opportunity to reassert authority and to make the necessary changes to lead more effectively in future.
This weekend, many Jews will also mark the 28th anniversary of the passing of the 7th Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menchaem Mendel Schneerson ("may his righteous memory be a blessing," as the honorific goes). His incredible leadership was the opposite of Korach. Instead of seeking the leadership position, he turned it away for a year, instead of seeking power for himself, he sought to uplift others.
I'm spending a second Shabbat in South Africa -- my last on this trip, and I'll be in Johannesburg. This country is still wonderful, but troubled by decades of poor leadership (following the exemplary leadership of the early 1990s). Likewise, in the U.S., we lack leadership -- and not just in the White House. There is much to study in this week's portion, and to learn from the Rebbe's example.
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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