This week we are introduced to Abraham, the first believer in One God. He leaves his father's home and the land of his birth to undertake a journey to an unknown land -- the place that would become the cradle of the Jewish faith.
There are many misadventures along the way: an argument with Pharaoh; a rivalry with his nephew, Lot; a war among local kings; and Abraham's struggles to bear a child with his wife, Sarah. But there are promises of future salvation.
There is an element of this portion that seems useful and instructive to me. Lot, Abraham's nephew, is given the choice of lands in which to graze his cattle: the dry, rocky hills of Judea, or the lush green valley of Sodom. He chose Sodom.
Sodom was, at the time, the "best" place. But it was not a "good" place. And within a few years, its wickedness became such that God had to destroy it. Sometimes wealth can be deceiving; true wealth is connection to a higher force.
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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