The word "re'eh" means "see," in the imperative, and Moses asks people to see that God has "set before you today a blessing and a curse." Moses recounts the basic rules for living, and says that there will be rewards for following them, and curses for disobeying them. He then reviews many of the commandments.
A rabbi from my community noted that the idea of seeing, or being seen, is crucial to human happiness. We are each made in the image of God, and therefore we want to be seen that way, ad must strive to see that in others.
We each have flaws; we can choose to see each other in a positive light, or a negative one. As for protection against the negative thoughts of others, the additional reading (Haftarah) from Isaiah (and others) declares:"Any weapon whetted against you shall not succeed, and any tongue that contends with you in judgment, you shall condemn." (Isaiah 54:17)
https://www.chabad.org/parshah/torahreading.asp?aid=2495800&p=complete&jewish=Reeh-Torah-Reading.htm
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.
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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