This week's portion focuses on the building of the Tabernacle. In contrast to the half shekel, which each person contributes regardless of status, the donations to the Tabernacle have no minimum or maximum, allowing for individuality.
The portion goes into the precise way in which Bezalel, the master artisan of the Tabernacle, crafted the various pieces and decorations. The descriptions feel especially sensual, emphasizing the post-Golden Calf renewal of faith.
The additional readings from the Book of Kings (Kings II 11:17 - 12:17) focus on a parallel story, namely the fiscal reforms of King Jehoash, who made sure that donations to the Temple would be anonymous, to avoid corruption.
This week's readings are accompanied by traditional readings associated with the new month, as the second -- leap -- month of Adar begins this weekend, and with it a redoubling of the joy associated with Adar and the holiday of Purim.
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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