We begin the concluding portion of Moses's final valediction to the people of Israel. Moses tells the people that they are standing together with all the people of future generations of Jews as they renew their Covenant with God.
Moses foretells the exile from the Land -- quite extraordinary, as they are about to enter it -- as well as the redemption and the return.
He then tells the people he cannot enter, and formally transfers leadership to Joshua, telling them, and him, "Be strong and courageous!" He writes the Torah, then leaves the people with the commandment to read it. Finally, God confers with Moses and Joshua, and teaches them a song with which to instruct the people on their mission.
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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