This week's portion includes the parting of the Red Sea; the manna from heaven; the shortage of water; and the war against Amalek.
The latter is timely, as Israel has been accused of genocide because Netanyahu referred to a passage from Deuteronomy commanding the Jewish people to "remember what Amalek did to you" (25:17) upon leaving Egypt -- namely, launching an unprovoked, cruel attack.
It is not "genocide" to eliminate such an enemy -- just as the Egyptians who drowned in the Red Sea after the Israelites passed safely across were not victims of "genocide." (There is debate within Jewish sources about whether the Jews should have celebrated.)
Notably, the rabbis say there is no nation of "Amalek" today, so no one to destroy -- but evil must be fought, in every generation.
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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