This week's portion covers the half-shekel donation that every Israelite, no matter how poor or rich, had to donate to the Tabernacle (as opposed to the earlier donations, which were to be as large as possible). The symbolism: ultimately, while we each have unique contributions to make, we are equal in the eyes of God.
Sadly, the portion continues with the story of the Golden Calf, when the Israelites grow impatient with Moses and turn away from God and back to the idolatry of Egypt. They sever their relationship with the Lord -- but when it is repaired again through repentance, it is closer than it has ever been before.
That is how many relationships heal after a break -- as long as the shared love and commitment still exist, underneath all of the difficulty that arises in daily life. We don't want to endure such fissures, but they are a fact of life. Repentance can therefore also become a fact of life, a glue that bonds human beings together.
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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