June 28, 2019 “They spread an evil report about the land” Shellach 13:32

This week we’ll read about the spies’ fake news in the Wilderness of Zin. Jews recall the libels that have justified exclusion, discrimination, and violence against them, but too many of us are nevertheless willing to overlook the libels and lies of our leaders and of their broadcast and digital sycophants. Bibi, facing credible indictment for bribes, and Trump, whom, despite his denials, the Mueller report clearly accuses of lies and obstruction, both resort to extremist political activity to mobilize their bases and deflect from their corruption. Peace and security in Israel has never and will never emerge out of confrontation. And that’s the truth!