This week's portion tells the story of Abraham, who follows God's command to “Go from your land, from your birthplace, and from your father’s house, to the land that I will show you." Abraham -- then Abram, without the "h" that denotes God's presence in his life -- begins a journey that will change the world.
In Hebrew, the phrase "lech lecha" literally means "go to yourself" or "go to what is yours." God could simply have said "Go," and that would have been sufficient.
The additional word is meant to convey to Abram that the journey will be not just to a place, but to a new identity that he would acquire along the way. It is often in the doing that we discover who we are. As did Abraham -- with the "h."
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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