This week kicks off the book of Exodus. It contains an early example of antisemitism: while Jews have achieved status and respect in Egypt, thanks to Joseph's role in saving it from famine and enriching the monarchy, a new Pharaoh arises who "knew not Joseph."
The new Pharaoh argues for enslaving the Jews, or Hebrews, under a contradictory logic that has marked antisemitism ever since: the Jews are too numerous, and yet we are afraid they will leave (1:10).
The essence of antisemitism is really suspicion of a group that lives according to a different and more stringent set of ethical norms.
Those norms tend to bring prosperity and happiness, compounding the reasons for envy and hatred.
Ultimately, antisemitism is self-defeating: the Jews leave Egypt anyway.
Thus it remains today.
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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