Lessons from the Megillah |
Teaching the weekly Torah portion, parshat hashavua, I am always struck by the observation that in every parsha, there is a lesson that seems to have been written exactly for whatever situation we are in. Sometimes it is something very personal; sometimes it speaks exactly to what our nation is going through.
What can Megillat Esther teach us about our current situation?
Here is a list of the messages I can take away: each one of them deserves a full discussion but, for now, let me just present you with my list.
Always be prepared. Make sure that you have done a full assessment of all possible eventualities and are ready. Just as Mordecai placed Esther inside the palace, and she agreed to go, we can prepare for the future without having particular information as to what might come to be. That means being observant and educated, qualities that Mordecai personified.
Don’t play all your cards at once. Keep some things close to your heart. Esther did not reveal her identity. That turned out to be crucial.
Try to have........