The story of Purim begins 523 years before the miracle of Purim, in the Hebrew year of 2882 (878 BCE). Hashem commanded King Saul to wipe out Israel's arch-enemy, the nation of Amalek. King Saul buckled under political pressure and failed to fulfill Hashem's commandment. He had misplaced mercy on Agag, the Amalekite king. King Saul resultingly lost the monarchy and the seed of Amalek again rooted itself. We fast forward to the Hebrew year of 3405 (355 BCE). "Showdown in Shushan," in the Persian Empire, is where the 10th generation great-grandson of Agag - Haman - threatens to annihilate the entire Jewish People. The 10th generation great-grandson of Saul - Mordechai - must now make some painful decisions to thwart Haman's evil scheme. The question is, will he too, like his great-grandfather King Saul, bow to political correctness? Let's see how this is the template for current events...
Scorpio: Likutei Moharan I, Torah 7, Part 4
The Cedars of Lebanon: Psalms 27-29
The Lone Servant: Parshat Mishpotim
Seeds of Truth: Likutei Moharan I, Torah 7, Part 3
The Path of Humility: Psalms 24-26
The Covet Culprit: Parshat Yitro
Emuna and Truth: Likutei Moharan I, Torah 7, Part 2
Calming Waters: Psalms 22-23
No Solution in Sight: Parshat Beshalach
Saved by a Paper Cup
Beyond Nature: Likutei Moharan I: Torah 7, Part 1
Emergency: Psalms 19 - 21
Is There Really Free Choice? Parshat Bo
Why All the Blessings?
Voice from Above: Likutei Moharan II, Torah 2, Part 4
My Rock: Psalm 18
The Depth of Gratitude: Parshat Va’era
Emuna in the Dark
Perfect Speech: Likutei Moharan II, Torah 2, Part 3
The Holy Mountain: Psalms 14-17
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