Every visit to Israel is special, but this one was extraordinary.
I had never traveled through Israel with committed Christians before, and when that was the purpose of their visit. It was like experiencing a completely new dimension of someone you already love with all of your heart.
I learned a great deal about the New Testament, and the Christian holy sites; I experienced the joy of Christians from a variety of denominations, in their encounters with the Holy Land; and I found new beauty in familiar landscapes.
I was also present in Israel -- again -- for another event of profound strategic importance, in this case the Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams and the Israeli response. Hard to believe that just a day later, I was on the coast of California.
I miss the trip already. I also missed my family, and wish I had been here for all of their adventures at home. There is much to do now -- to savor the end of the summer, and work toward a successful book launch and momentous election.
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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