This week's portion describes the approach of the Children of Israel to the Land, after a series of battles. The boundaries of the Land of Israel are described, and various commandments are given, such as the need for cities of refuge for those accused of involuntary manslaughter to flee to as a form of confinement.
There is an interesting portion where three tribes tell Moses that they like the lush high ground on the east bank of the Jordan River. A deal is struck: they can inhabit that land if they lead the conquest of Israel as front-line troops.
I was up in that high country just a few days ago, in the Golan Heights. It truly is a beautiful place -- and its deep Jewish history is beyond doubt.
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.
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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.
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