For Such a Time as This....

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     Purim is one of my favorite holidays. Like all Jewish holidays there is a lot of food involved and, in this case, lots of triangular shaped, jelly or poppy seed filled cookies called “Hamentashens”. But what is the point of having lots of food if you have no one to share it with? Getting together with friends at a Purim party and sharing many laughs is great. But the most important part is remembering why we celebrate through the reading of the Book of Esther. The story tells of how God saved His people from certain destruction at the hand of the evil Haman through one very brave lady named Esther and her cousin Mordecai. As you can see Purim is one of my favorite holidays with food, friends, and the reminder of the fact that God always takes care of His people. 

Happy Purim, Everyone!