This week's Torah portion discusses the law of the red heifer, which is beyond human comprehension: how can a person who handles the ashes of a cow that is meant to purify others become tainted in the process of doing so?
The idea is that there are some laws that are rational, but others that are supranational, and we must accept those as a consequence of faith.
There are several other important narrative points, as the people near the boundary of Israel and prepare to enter the Promised Land, at long last.
Moses disobeys God by striking a rock -- rather than speaking to it -- to bring forth water, thereby forfeiting his right to enter Israel with the people.
Aaron passes away and the people mourn him for thirty days.
The Israelites begin their journey toward the Promised Land, passing through the lands of several other nations, encountering conflicts and challenges.
Redemption is beginning -- in mystery, and some pain, but also with certainty.
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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