Rabbi's Message

Our Chachamim tell us that the Megillah is to be read on two distinct times on Purim, on Purim night as well as during the day. Our sages wisely understood that it is not only when we find ourselves in a night of persecution and trouble that we are to find the courage and strength in the story of Esther but also by day when we feel secure and certain in our status that we are also to be guided by it's message.

The story of Purim teaches us that those that are passive to evil become its unwitting supporters. When nice people don't care the evildoers have little to worry.

This message the story of Purim has taught us for generations but regrettably this year we have come to know its truth all to well.

The events of September 11 here in America and in the recent months of almost unrelenting horrific terror in Israel have tragically imparted to us this message that allowing diabolical criminals to escape justice, gives a tacit sanction to their hellish deeds and depraved activities and profoundly undermines the future of all mankind.

We must ever be on guard and stand united with our fellow Americans, our President, the State of Israel and all good people of the world against the cruel and evil adversaries who terrorize the innocent. We must continue to be vigilant against the Hamans of our generation no matter where they may be hiding.

Our commemoration of Purim must remind the world that we dare not ignore evil anywhere for to do so is to sustain and encourage it everywhere.

May the Al-mighty grant that our observance of this chag inspire and strengthen our resolve to vigilant uncompromising unwavering in the fight against the Hamans of today so that this Purim's observance light the way for a better tomorrow for us and for all mankind.