This week's reading launches the first seven of the Ten Plagues, and the epic struggle between Moses/Aaron on the one hand, and Pharaoh on the other -- who, interestingly, becomes more committed to his intransigent position.
The other intransigent party are the Children of Israel themselves, who resent Moses's interventions on their behalf. They are given more work, not less; they are unable even to think about freedom, because they are so busy working.
Such is the burden of leadership. Often, visionaries must toil for years before people come around to their point of view. That does not mean every fringe figure is a potential Moses, but it does mean one should keep an open mind.
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.
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