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        March 2, 2012           Tetzaveh            8 Adar, 5772
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                           Prioritizing Gifts

When you think of Purim, what comes to mind? Hamentashen? A noisemaker
to drown out Haman's name? Dressing up in costumes?

Purim is a time for fun and laughter, for holy frivolity. It's a time
when "Purim Torahs," or humorous explanations of verses in the Scroll of
Esther (Megila), are shared, such as the following: A nasty person who
did not like the town rabbi decided that Purim would be an opportune
time to let the rabbi know just what he thought of him. To fulfill the
commandment of Mishloach Manot (gifts of food), he bought a few pounds
of chopped liver which he placed on a platter and molded into the form
of a certain curly-tailed creature. The man then sent it to the rabbi.
When the rabbi received it, he took a portrait of himself, put in on a
platter, and sent it to the "friend" with the following note:

"I have often wondered about the seemingly extra word in the Megila
concerning gifts of food to friends. The Megila states 'That they should
make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions a man to his
friend, and gifts to the poor." (9:22) I was always confused about why
the word 'man' was necessary. It would have been sufficient to say,
'sending portions to friends.'

"After receiving your thoughtful gift, my question was answered. The
Megila is teaching that the portions you send should be 'a man'- the
type of person you are. Obviously, you fulfilled the mitzva accurately
and sent me a description of yourself. To reciprocate, enclosed is my
picture so you may have a description of me."

All joking aside, sending Mishloach Manot to friends is one of the
special mitzvot of Purim. Another special Purim mitzva is that of giving
charity.* Although giving charity is always a great mitzva, giving gifts
to the poor is emphasized on Purim.

In Moses Maimonides' teachings about Purim, he states that it is better
to increase in gifts to the poor than in sending portions to one
another. But, if charity is so important, why was Mishloach Manot
mentioned first (in the above-mentioned anecdote) seemingly signifying
its greater importance.

The answer to this question is not a "Purim Torah," nor is it a laughing
matter. What Maimonides is trying to teach us is that when giving
charity to the poor it is very important to be extremely careful not to
embarrass the recipient. When Mordechai instituted Purim as a day of
giving gifts to the poor he was concerned that it should not become
renowned as a day when poor people receive hand-outs, possibly causing
them embarrassment. Thus, he also instituted the exchanging of food
presents among friends so that an observer would be unable to
distinguish gifts to the poor from gifts to friends. To camouflage the
gifts to the poor, the Megila preceded the commandment with the order to
send portion to friends.

All of this technical talk coalesces into one theme: Jewish unity, which
is fostered by actions that are caring, compassionate, respectful, and
kind.

Haman was able to convince King Ahasuerus to implement his evil decree
to annihilate the Jewish people by stating that we are "one nation,
scattered and dispersed among the nations." Though we were still
identified as "one nation" we were scattered and dispersed, we lacked
harmony and unity amongst ourselves. We lacked love and compassion for
our fellow Jews.

To counteract Haman's claim Esther told Mordechai, "Go gather together
all the Jews," emphasizing the importance of unity. Thus, when Haman's
evil plans were foiled, Mordechai instituted, for all generations, the
mitzvot of sending food gifts to friends and giving charity to the poor.

Happy Purim!

* The other two are to eat a festive meal on Purim day and to hear the
Megila read on the might and day of Purim

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           LIVING WITH THE REBBE  -  THE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION
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As related in this week's Torah portion of Tetzaveh, there were two
steps involved in lighting the seven-branched candelabra (menora) in the
Sanctuary. The first requirement was that the oil had to be brought to
Moses: "They shall take to you pure olive oil...for the lamp to burn
always." The second consisted of Aaron the High Priest actually kindling
the menora: "Aaron and his sons shall set it in order [to burn] from
evening till morning."

This raises two questions: Why did the oil have to be brought to Moses,
if Aaron was to light the menora? Secondly, why does the Torah refer to
a lamp that burns "always" regarding Moses, whereas regarding Aaron it
states "from evening till morning"?

To explain: The menora in the Holy Temple symbolizes the Jewish people.
In Zecharia's prophecy the Jews are likened to "a menora all of gold."
Every individual Jew is a "candle," as it says, "The soul of man is the
candle of G-d." The function of Aaron is to "kindle the lamps" - to
ignite the Jewish soul by revealing its innate, fiery desire to cleave
to G-d.

This "fire" is lit by the Torah and its commandments. In general, there
are two aspects to our service of G-d: the study of Torah, and prayer.
(The performance of commandments is included in the latter.) A fire can
burn steadily - "always" - or it can vary in intensity, growing brighter
or dimmer - "from evening till morning." In the service of G-d, the
Torah is the flame that burns "always," whereas prayer and the
performance of mitzvot (commandments) are dependent on time, place and
circumstances.

The Torah is completely above time and place. It is G-d's word and
wisdom. The obligation to learn Torah is a perpetual mitzva, and applies
day and night. The Torah is therefore called "a lamp that burns always."

By contrast, prayer has a set time: morning, afternoon, and evening. The
performance of mitzvot also varies, as some mitzvot can only be done at
set times and only if specific criteria are met. For this reason, prayer
and mitzvot are likened to a lamp that burns "from evening till
morning."

This also helps explain the difference between Moses and Aaron. The
essence of Moses is the Torah, which is why it is called "the Torah of
Moses." Moses is thus associated with a perpetual light that "burns
always." Aaron, however, symbolizes the service of the sacrifices in the
Holy Temple, for which nowadays, prayer is substituted. Aaron is thus
associated with a lamp that burns "from evening till morning."

The requirement to first bring the oil to Moses imbued Aaron with the
eternal power of the Torah. Its transcendent aspect could then be
brought down into the limitations of time and place, to be carried out
by means of Torah and mitzvot. The individual "fire" within every Jew
could thus also illuminate with a steady and perpetual flame.

                           Adapted from Sefer HaSichot 5749, Vol. 1

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                             SLICE OF LIFE
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                         Purim In Rikers Island

Last year on Purim morning at 8:30 a.m. in front of Kosher Town, a
supermarket in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a group of yeshiva students
packed into two mini-vans and a car, along with food in abundance, and
the Yossi Cohen band. They headed out to one of the largest jails in New
York.

Rikers Island holds 14,000 inmates. In 1975, when Lubavitcher Chasidim
first began going to jails to visit inmates, there were seven Jews in
Rikers Island. Unfortunately, last year on Purim there were over 150
inmates.

With the help of the Chabad volunteers, the inmates - and some of their
family members who were visiting - were able to perform all four mitzvot
(commandments) of Purim: hearing the Megila, eating a Purim meal, giving
charity and sharing Mishloach Manot (gifts of food to friends).

The climax of the visit was the printing of an edition of Tanya (the
basic book of Chabad Chasidic philosophy) on Rikers Island in loving
memory of Rabbi Yossel Tevel, who started the project of visiting
prisons in 1975.

     A Jewish inmate at Rikers Island describes his  Purim in jail:

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                        Dear Chabad Volunteers,


I never imagined I'd spend a Purim in jail. Purim was always a family
time for me. A time to take my kids around to give out Mishloach Manot,
hear the Megila and enjoy the festivities of the holiday. Not a time to
spend in a prison cell in Rikers Island!

As Purim was approaching, I was preparing for the worst Purim of my
life. Boy was I in for a surprise! I had no idea that Chabad was coming
to Rikers.

On Purim morning, I sat in the gymnasium at OBCC with my fellow inmates,
waiting for the Jewish service to begin.

Suddenly, a chorus of voices, joyous laughter, singing and clapping
could be heard in the hallway. In you guys stormed, all dressed in Purim
costume, bursting with spirit, filled with energy and ready to brighten
our day.

I watched in awe as the band set up, the food was unpacked and each of
us was greeted with a smile and a huge hug. I couldn't believe this was
all taking place before my eyes in Rikers Island.

It felt really great to put on Tefilin and pray and of course to join
the dancing circle with my fellow inmates and newfound friends. For just
a few short minutes I was able to forget the harsh reality of my life.
We danced and clapped, watched the rabbi balance a chair on his nose and
got lifted into the air on the rabbi's shoulders. Yossi Cohen, I must
tell you, your music was incredible. Such heart!

When the music stopped, we gathered round to hear the Megila. I boo-ed
every time Haman's name was mentioned; the same way I booed back at
home. It was a Megila reading to remember. We also exchanged Mishloach
Manot and even gave Matanot L'evyonim (gifts of charity to the poor). To
be able to do all four mitzvot of Purim - in Rikers - sure was a treat.

Next the food was served; pita, chumous, chips, soda, wafers,
hamentashen - a real Purim party. It was followed by Rabbi Yitzchok
Hurwitz playing Chabad melodies on the violin. I was touched to tears.
With that inspiration, we all stood up, placed our hands on each other's
shoulders to sing Ani Maamin (I Believe). It penetrated not just deep
within each of us, but literally transformed Rikers. We continued
dancing for half an hour. Yossi, it literally felt like a wedding.

I sang. I laughed. I danced. I ate. I spent time with friends. For a few
short hours I forgot where I was. For those few short hours, it was
Purim - and that was all that mattered.

The words from the Megila regarding Haman's evil decree, "V'nahafoch Hu"
(And it was overturned), took on a whole new meaning for me. I now know
that even in such dark, dreary places like Rikers, things can be turned
upside down, and the joy of the holiday can still be felt.

What you did next really shocked me!

I don't know how you managed to pull it off, with all the rules and
regulations of the jail, but you did it! You guys brought a printing
machine along to the prison facility and for the first time ever printed
a batch of 100 Tanyas - in loving memory of Rabbi Yossi Tevel - who
started the work at this facility, along with many others, over 30 years
ago. I can't believe these are the only Tanyas ever to be printed in
Rikers Island. If you can, I'd love if you save me a copy.

I can go on and on, but I think I'll finish here. I just want to thank
the Lubavitcher Rebbe for sending his emissaries to uplift us in our
darkest time and to the anonymous sponsors who made this event possible.
A special thank you to the Tevel brothers, the Lubavitch Youth
Organization, and all of the volunteers who took of their time to come
spend Purim with me. You have no idea what an impact you have made on my
life. I speak for myself, but I am sure all the other inmates agree.
Thanks for being here for me during this most trying time. I am forever
grateful to you.
                                                         Sincerely,
                                                              J. M.


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                               WHAT'S NEW
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                            Celebrate Purim

The fun and festive holiday for young and old alike, Purim, starts this
coming Wednesday evening March 7 and continues on Thursday March 8. Call
your local Chabad-Lubavitch Center to find out about how and where you
can celebrate and fulfill all of the special mitzvot (commandments) of
the day, including hearing the Scroll of Esther on Wednesday evening,
and on Thursday during the day. Also on Thursday eating a festive meal,
giving charity to the poor and gifts of food (Mishloach Manot) to
friends and family.

                           New Torah Scrolls

Chabad Lubavitch of Montana in Bozeman, Montana, welcomed two new Torah
scrolls, one dedicated to the memory of Chanchy Bruk, mother of
Montana's emissary Rabbi Chaim Bruk. Chabad of Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
recently completed and welcomed a new Torah scroll. It was dedicated by
Jonathan Guberek of Bogota, Colombia in memory of his grandparents. Two
new Torah scrolls were completed and welcomed in Kfar Chabad, Israel.
One was brought to the main synagogue and the other to the new Yossi
Raichik Synagogue serving the young adults in the village.

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                            THE REBBE WRITES
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                        7th of Adar, 5713 [1953]

The story of Purim, as related in the Book of Esther, gives us a clear
analysis of the 'Jewish problem.'

Being dispersed over 127 provinces and lands, their own still in ruins,
the Jews undoubtedly differed from one another in custom, garment and
tongue according to the place of their dispersal, very much in the same
way as Jews in different lands differ nowadays. Yet, though there were
Jews who would conceal their Jewishness, Haman, the enemy of the Jews,
recognized the essential qualities and characteristics of the Jews which
made all of them, with or without their consent, into "one people,"
namely, "their laws are different from those of any other people." (Book
of Esther 3:8).

Hence, in his wicked desire to annihilate the Jews, Haman seeks to
destroy "all the Jews, young and old, children and women." Although
there were in those days, too, Jews who strictly adhered to the Torah
and Mitzvoth [commandments], and Jews whose religious ties with their
people were weak, or who sought to assimilate themselves, yet none could
escape the classification of belonging to that "one people," and every
one was included in Haman's cruel decree.

In all ages there were Hamans, yet we have outlived them, thank G-d.
Wherein lies the secret of our survival?

The answer will be evident from the following illustration. When a
scientist seeks to ascertain the laws governing a certain phenomenon, or
to discover the essential properties of a certain element in nature, he
must undertake a series of experiments under the most varied conditions
in order to discover those properties or laws which are obtained under
all conditions alike. No true scientific law can be deduced from a
minimum number of experiments, or from experiments under similar or only
slightly varied conditions, for the results as to what is essential and
what is secondary or quite unimportant would then not be conclusive.

The same principle should be applied to our people. It is one of the
oldest in the world, beginning its national history from the Revelation
at Mount Sinai, some 3300 years ago. In the course of these long
centuries our people has lived under extremely varied conditions, [in]
most different times and different places all over the world. If we wish
to discover the essential elements making up the cause and very basis of
the existence of our people and its unique strength, we must conclude
that it is not its peculiar physical or intrinsic mental
characteristics, not its tongue, manners and customs (in a wider sense),
nor even its racial purity (for there were times in the early history of
our people, as well as during the Middle Ages and even recent times,
when whole ethnic groups and tribes have become proselytes and part of
our people).

The essential element which unites our "dispersed and scattered people"
and makes it "one people" throughout its dispersion and regardless of
time, is the Torah and Mitzvoth, the Jewish way of life which has
remained basically the same throughout the ages and in all places.

The conclusion is clear and beyond doubt: it is the Torah and Mitzvoth
which made our people indestructible on the world scene in the face of
massacres and pogroms aiming at our physical destruction, and in the
face of ideological onslaughts of foreign cultures aiming at our
spiritual destruction.

Purim teaches us the age-old lesson, which has been verified even most
recently, to our sorrow, that no manner of assimilationism, not even
such which is extended over several generations, provides an escape from
the Hamans and Hitlers; nor can any Jew sever his ties with his people
by attempting such an escape.

On the contrary: Our salvation and our existence depend precisely upon
the fact that "their laws are different from those of any other people."

Purim reminds us that the strength of our people as a whole, and of each
individual Jew and Jewess, lies in a closer adherence to our ancient
spiritual heritage which contains the secret of harmonious life, hence
of a healthy and happy life. All other things in our spiritual and
temporal life must be free from any contradiction to the basis and
essence of our existence, and must be attuned accordingly in order to
make for the utmost harmony, and add to our physical and spiritual
strength, both of which go hand in hand in Jewish life.

With best wishes for a joyous Purim, and may we live to see a world free
of Hamans and all types of Amalekites, the enemies of the Jews, of their
body, soul and faith,

                                                   Cordially yours,

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                               WHO'S WHO
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                               Mordechai

Mordechai was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin and a member of the
Sanhedrin. In the year 434 b.c.e. he was exiled to Babylonia together
with the leadership of the Jewish people by King Nebuchadnezzer.
Mordechai was instrumental in saving the Jews from annihilation through
his influence with Queen Esther who had been his ward. After Haman's
downfall Mordechai was elevated to a position of high status in the
Persian court, serving as the chief advisor to the king.

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                        A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
                         Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman
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One of the mitzvot of Purim, which we will celebrate this coming
Wednesday night and Thursday, is the reading of "Megilat Esther," the
Scroll of Esther. It is the only one of the 24 books of the Bible in
which G-d's Name does not appear.

The name Esther also alludes to the concealment of G-d's presence in the
world, from the root word meaning "to hide." The miracle of Purim came
about in a seemingly "natural" manner, as opposed to an open and obvious
miracle. The miraculous salvation brought about by Mordechai and Esther
was "hidden" within a series of plausible events.

Even the name of the holiday, Purim, denotes concealment, from the fact
that it is a Persian word rather than a word in the Holy Tongue.
(Chasidic philosophy explains that the Hebrew name of an entity is the
direct channel of its G-dly's vitality.)

By contrast, the word "Megila" comes from the Hebrew root meaning
revelation.

The holiday of Purim thus represents a contradiction: on the one hand
concealment, on the other, G-dly revelation.

The contradiction is resolved, however, when we approach the Megila with
the proper mindset, with the realization that even G-d's "concealments"
are "revelations," originating in the same Source. G-d's Essence is
found in even the lowest levels of creation, and transcends the natural
order. This concept will find its culmi-nation in the Messianic era,
when "the night will illuminate as day," and the G-dliness that
underlies all of creation will be openly revealed.

The Rebbe has prophesized that Moshiach is about to come, and that "the
time for your Redemption has arrived." The Hebrew word for "arrived" is
related to the word "touch." Not only have we reached the era of
Redemption, but we can also "touch" it as well. In the same way that
Esther's "touch" of the royal scepter eventually brought about the
salvation of the Jewish people, so too are we assured that our initial
"touch" will likewise draw us nearer, speedily in our days, to the full
and Final Redemption with Moshiach.

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                          THOUGHTS THAT COUNT
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And you shall command the Children of Israel that they bring to you pure
olive oil, pounded for the lighting (Ex. 27:20)

Why was it necessary for the oil to be brought to Moses if Aaron was the
one who would be kindling the menora? Oil alludes to the inner goodness
hidden within every Jew, even the most simple. To arouse this inner
quality, the Jew must connect himself to "Moses" - to the leader of the
Jewish people in every generation - who, in turn, elevates it to the
higher level of "pounded, for the lighting...a light to burn always."

                                      (Sefer HaMaamarim Kuntreisim)

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Chasidic thought interprets this verse to mean, "You shall connect
yourself to..." Moses was commanded to establish a connection between
his essence and the Jewish people. In an extended sense, this command
can be understood as having been directed to every Jew, for each Jew has
a spark of Moses in him. "You" refers to the essence of the soul, the
fundamental core of every Jew's being. This is revealed by the
establishment of a bond with G-d's essence.

                                            (The Lubavitcher Rebbe)

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The Egyptian exile, with its backbreaking labor, was the crucible of
fire that refined the Jewish people, transforming them into a proper
vessel to contain the illumination of the revelation of Torah on Mount
Sinai. So it is with our present exile as well, when we find ourselves
"pounded" by the harshness of the exile. But it is precisely this
"pounding" that will bring us to the "light" - the light of Moshiach and
the Messianic Era, as our Sages commented, "It is only when the olive is
crushed that the oil can emerge." At Mount Sinai, it was primarily the
revealed part of Torah that was revealed by G-d. Our present exile,
however, prepares us for the revelation of the inner dimension of Torah
that will be taught by Moshiach in the Era of Redemption.

                                                  (Peninei HaGeula)

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                            IT ONCE HAPPENED
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Rabbi Elazar Rokeach of Amsterdam sat at the head of the long table
crowded with relatives and prominent members of the community. It was
Purim, and the great Rabbi was about to begin the festive Purim meal.

Rabbi Elazar was not only famous as an outstanding Torah scholar and
authority on Jewish law, but was also a noted Kabbalist. Even the
non-Jews of Holland recognized and respected him for his piety and
holiness. Before coming to Amsterdam in 1735, Rabbi Elazar had served as
Rav in several important cities in Poland, among them Brody and Cracow.
The Dutch royal palace had even minted a special coin in honor of his
arrival, with a likeness of the esteemed Jewish sage.

The huge table was laden with enormous platters of meat, stuffed fish
and other delicacies that had been sent to Rabbi Elazar as Mishloach
Manot (the special gifts of food that are one of the mitzvot of Purim).
Fine wines and other beverages were also available in abundance. In
between the many courses, Rabbi Elazar held forth on the meaning and
significance of the Purim holiday.

The celebration was well underway when a knock was heard at the door.
Standing on the threshold were three emissaries of the Queen on an
urgent mission. After apologizing profusely for interrupting, they asked
to speak to the elderly Rabbi. Rabbi Elazar motioned for them to
approach the table and deliver their message. They told him that in a
certain district of Holland a dam had burst, and that thousands of
innocent people were in danger of drowning.

As is obvious from its modern name, much of the Netherlands ("lowlands")
lies below sea level. Over the centuries, a series of dams - high,
fortified walls - were built to protect the Dutch people from being
inundated by the ocean. One of these dams had now given way, and a
sizeable portion of the country was in the direct path of the water.

The Queen's emissaries had heard much about the piety of the saintly
Rabbi. Thus, after delivering their message, they fully expected him go
off into a corner and pray. Surprisingly, however, they were invited to
sit down and join in the festivities.

It was even more curious when Rabbi Elazar ordered every bottle of wine
and whiskey remaining in the house to be placed on the table. Within
minutes it was covered with an assortment of bottles and decanters.
"Now, gentlemen," he continued, "let us fulfill the mitzva of the day to
the best of our abilities. We will drink until we cannot distinguish
between 'cursed is Haman' and 'blessed is Mordechai.' "

The dozens of guests, including the venerable Rabbi, quickly drained all
of the assorted bottles of liquor. Before the astonished eyes of the
Queen's emissaries the elderly Rabbi jumped up to conduct the revelry,
whereupon everyone began dancing around the table.

The emissaries could not believe what they were seeing. The scene in the
Rabbi's house was starting to resemble an unruly tavern. Without anyone
noticing, the three men crept outside and returned to the royal palace.

The Queen was overjoyed to see them. She told them that their mission
had been successful, and that the breach in the dam had been repaired.
Instead of death and destruction, the damage had actually been quite
minimal.

The emissaries were shocked, especially when they learned that the dam
had been fixed at the exact time Rabbi Elazar and his guests were at the
height of their carousing...

They proceeded to describe to the Queen everything they had witnessed in
the Rabbi's house. Now it was the Queen's turn to be surprised, and on
two accounts: How could such an esteemed Rabbi have behaved in such a
manner? And more importantly, why was it that the workers had suddenly
been able to fix the dam at that exact moment?

A few days later Rabbi Elazar was summoned before the Queen. Officially,
it was to be thanked on behalf of the nation. Privately, however, the
Queen hoped to clarify exactly what had happened that day.

When the right moment presented itself the Queen asked him directly.
Rabbi Elazar smiled, his countenance exuding an ancient wisdom. "We Jews
act in a unique manner," he replied. "Whenever it seems as if G-d is
angry, we try to appease Him by fulfilling His will.

"The day the dam broke was Purim," he continued, "when we are commanded
to be happy to the point of intoxication. Had I responded by praying and
imploring G-d amidst tears, not only would I have failed to fulfill His
wishes, but actually transgressed one of His commandments. It was
precisely because I recognized the magnitude of the danger that I
encouraged everyone to be even more joyful, in the hope it would arouse
G-d's mercy."

The Queen was very pleased by Rabbi Elazar's explanation, and sent him
home accompanied by a royal entourage.

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                            MOSHIACH MATTERS
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The Megila (Scroll of Esther) ends with an expression of Jewish unity,
describing how Mordechai "sought the welfare of all his people." On the
highest level of the soul, there is no difference between one Jew and
another. Hence, there can be complete unity among our people. Since the
exile came about because of "unwonted hatred," separation and conflict,
through unity the reason for the exile will be nullified and this will
cause the nullification of the exile itself. We will go from the
redemption of Purim to the Messianic redemption, when unity will be
expressed in the most complete manner.

                             (The Lubavitcher Rebbe, 13 Adar, 1991)

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