This week's reading highlights the rewards that are to be expected when the Children of Israel follow the commandments they have been given -- but also cautions them against believing they will have achieved their successes through their own efforts alone.
Moses remind the people that they sinned, and were forgiven, and it was only because of God's Mercy that they survived at all.
In a very interesting passage, Moses explains that Israel is geographically different from Egypt -- and therefore morally different as well. Egypt enjoys abundant water due to the seasonal flooding of the Nile; but Israel depends on rainfall, which can vary from year to year. Promises of rainfall are connected to the people's ability to keep their commitment to God's commandments.
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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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