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“Knowing that we are in spaces and places intentionally gives us strength to act and engage, empowering us to emulate Esther.”<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman<\/em><\/h2>\n
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And who knows, perhaps you have attained to royal position for just this purpose or time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We read on the Shabbos before\u00a0Purim<\/span>\u00a0how Amalek confronted the Jewish people with their signature feature,\u00a0\u05e7\u05e8\u05da<\/span>\u00a0,\u201d they chanced upon the you on the way\u201d. Rashi explains that they came with the tactic of\u00a0\u05de\u05e7\u05e8\u05d4<\/span>\u00a0\u201ca sudden happening\u201d, by surprise, unplanned. Amalek\u2019s approach embraces the concept of randomness, a world with no Supreme Being. The\u00a0Purim<\/span> story refutes this theory with its detailed description of divine choreography. Every element of the story speaks to the watchful eye of Hashem, protecting His people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The\u00a0Purim<\/span>\u00a0Megillah describes a charged conversation between Mordechai and Esther. Mordechai says to Esther that everything, every detail of our lives is watched and guided and that we must act on the opportunities that we are given.\u00a0\u05d5\u05de\u05d9 \u05d9\u05d5\u05d3\u05e2 \u05d0\u05dd \u05dc\u05e2\u05ea \u05db\u05d6\u05d0\u05ea \u05d4\u05d2\u05e2\u05ea \u05dc\u05de\u05dc\u05db\u05d5\u05ea<\/span> And who knows, perhaps you have attained to royal position for just this purpose or time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When we see the world as designed and run by our Maker, we respond accordingly. Esther was being charged to see her role through this lense, a lense we can look through as we approach our daily opportunities and interactions. Knowing that we are in spaces and places intentionally gives us strength to act and engage, empowering us to emulate Esther as she embraced her mission,\u00a0\u05dc\u05b5\u05da\u05b0\u05a9 \u05db\u05b0\u05bc\u05e0\u05a8\u05d5\u05b9\u05e1 \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea\u05be\u05db\u05b8\u05bc\u05dc\u05be\u05d4\u05b7\u05d9\u05b0\u05bc\u05d4\u05d5\u05bc\u05d3\u05b4\u059c\u05d9\u05dd<\/span> \u201cGo, assemble all the Jews\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In our space at the WI, we recognize that we have sacred responsibility to inspire, educate and empower women Jewishly everyday. We encourage you to be our partners in this holy and exciting endeavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Purim<\/span> Sameach!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

READ THE REST OF OUR OCTOBER 2019\/TISHREI 5779 NEWSLETTER HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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