This week's Torah portion includes the Ten Commandments, the pinnacle of spiritual connection between God and humanity, through the Jewish people.
Interestingly, the portion is not named after the Ten Commandments, or Moses, or Mount Sinai, but after Yitro (or Jethro), Moses's father-in-law, who visits the Israelite camp following the Exodus from Egypt, and gives Moses key advice about how to manage the task of administering justice to the people.
I find this portion particularly relevant this year, because I am currently on a book tour to promote my biography of my mother-in-law, Rhoda Kadalie, the South African political activist, human rights expert, NGO leader, and author.
Rhoda's writing and her insights into politics -- both in South Africa and the U.S. -- had a profound effect on my own thinking. The more I researched her work and beliefs, the more I realized how she had shaped my own outlook.
That is why the Torah honors Moses's father-in-law. While relationships with in-laws can be awkward, and even conflicted, they are among the few outsiders to whom we grant special access to our lives. And their impact can be profound.
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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