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Purim is the most joyful day of the year and it also has a message that continues throughout the ages. Although the Purim story does not feature any visible miracles, G-d actively guides events in subtle ways. This holiday shows how divine providence is a part of our daily lives and how we need only to be willing to acknowledge it. It celebrates the joy of G-d’s involvement in all aspects of our lives.

Purim is a salvation that followed the Jews’ commitment not to worship idols. The miracle of Purim sparked a powerful spiritual awakening among Jews and many non-Jews. Many nations were drawn closer to the Torah and Judaism. This event was, in some ways, even more profound than the covenant at Mount Sinai, where the Jews’ acceptance of the Torah was almost an imposed response to the supreme spiritual experience of the giving of the Torah. On…

True leadership transcends giving and receiving. It demands complete self-sacrifice, rising above personal concerns to identify wholly with the needs and aspirations of those being led. A genuine leader is willing to give up everything, even their very existence, for the sake of G-d and the benefit of their people.

Moses, our teacher, the ultimate leader, exemplifies this selfless devotion. He pleaded with G-d, "If You would, forgive their sin. And if not, please obliterate me from the book You have written." This profound statement demonstrates Moshe's willingness to sacrifice not only his life but also his soul for the sake of his people. 

This level of commitment distinguishes Moses from other righteous figures like Noah and Avraham. Noah, though righteous himself, focused primarily on his own salvation. Avraham actively sought to inspire others, yet his prayers were limited to "the righteous." Moses, our teacher, however, extended his concern to…

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The Torah describes G-d commanding the Israelites to give contributions ("terumah") for the Tabernacle's construction, using the phrase "And they shall take for Me a contribution" (Exodus 25:2). This phrasing is unusual, as it's the people who are giving, not taking. How can a mandatory contribution, even taken by force, be considered a gift given willingly "for G-d's sake,"? Does forced giving align with the requirement that giving be "for Me—for My name?

Even a mandatory contribution can become a voluntary act through proper intention. If the giver, despite the obligation, gives with a willing heart and a sincere desire to fulfill God's command, the act becomes a voluntary offering. Even the forced contribution can be considered "for G-d's sake" if one recognizes the importance of it.

While charity isn't explicitly listed among the Seven Noahide Laws, it is considered a righteous act, and also, implied by the general principle…