This week's Torah portion tells the story of how Moses struck the rock to release water, rather than speaking to it as God had commanded him to do (Numbers 20: 10-12).
The Torah's emphasis here is on the principle that leaders have to set an example. Moreover, they should strive to inspire those that they lead, rather than admonishing them. Moses not only struck the rock, but scolded the people -- who, after all, were simply thirsty, a condition in which no one is at their best.
The additional reading (the Haftarah) is the incredible story of Yiftach (Jephthah) in Judges 11, an outsider rejected by the community, who turns out to be the only person capable of saving it -- but whose personal flaws also created a new crisis for him.
Does that sound like anyone we know?
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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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