I traveled from Dubai to Abu Dhabi yesterday to return to the Abrahamic Family House, a fascinating complex that combines a church, a mosque, and the first synagogue in the United Arab Emirates. I wanted to see how it felt, after October 7: I had paid my first visit in September, when peace was at hand.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover the same serenity and tolerance. There are differences, but they are handled quietly, albeit honestly and frankly.
Jews and Jewish leaders who I spoke to told me that aside from some initial tensions, they continue to feel safe and welcome in the UAE -- safer, they say, than in many Western capitals. Anti-Israel protests are not tolerated.
I must put in a word for the Emirati rulers, and perhaps for monarchy in general. When benevolent, there really is no better form of government, as Aristotle once observed. (How to keep it benevolent is where the problem lies.)
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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