This week's portion involves so many of the great stories of Abraham -- from his hospitality to the three guests (angels in disguise); to the birth (and near-sacrifice) of Isaac; to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah -- and Abraham's plea to save them if enough innocent men could be found in them, which is really a plea for God to show Himself to be just, not punishing the innocent with the wicked.
The latter argument has been on my mind lately as I contemplate the war in Gaza. The world insists on the protection of Palestinian civilians, and Israel is trying to protect them as it goes after Hamas. But many Israelis wonder whether Palestinian civilians are really innocent, if so many of them are indoctrinated to hate Israelis and Jews. Civilians joined in the looting and carnage of Oct. 7, after all.
It seems Israel is expected, and expects itself, to behave as Abraham demanded God behaved -- to separate the innocent from the guilty. But ultimately Sodom and Gomorrah failed that test. The message from the Bible is that evil must ultimately be confronted -- and that if it cannot be redeemed somehow, it must face destruction.
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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