This week, we begin the Book of Deuteronomy, which is a recapitulation of the drama of the first four books of the Torah. It is also Shabbat Chazon, the Sabbath of Vision, which precedes the fast day of Tisha B'Av.
The portion is a concise summary of Moses's leadership during 40 years of wandering through the desert, from the disappointment of the 12 spies when the Israelites first reached the land, to the appointment of Joshua as leader.
Tisha B'Av mourns the destruction of the two Holy Temples, and many other tragedies that befell the Jewish people. The fast will begin just before the end of the Sabbath; we will read the book of Lamentations in synagogues worldwide.
Tradition holds that the Sabbath before Tisha B'Av allows one the vision to see the redemptive era of the future, when the Third Temple will be restored. One has the ability to break out of mental prisons of all other kinds, as well.
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/703951/jewish/Shabbat-Chazon.htm
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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