Parshat Tetzaveh/Purim : Who Knows?

This week: Purim / Parshat Tetzaveh

Who knows?

Perhaps it was for this very moment you were brought into the world. (Esther 4:14)
              

These were Mordechai’s words to Esther, as he encouraged her to risk  approaching the King in order to save the Jewish people.

Who knows?

It was uncertainty about what would result from her actions that propelled Esther to step forward.

Who knows?

         The Purim story urges not to let uncertainty stifle our actions

or scare us into hiding.

         Not to let uncertainty about what might result from our deeds

be an excuse for turning away.

         Rather, we are called to let not knowing encourage our engagement and exploration,

         To let not knowing call forth our imagination and audacity.

We don’t know where our actions will lead.

We don’t know the number of our days.

What we do know is that our world is in urgent need of healing and transformation.

The Purim story calls:

         Engage. Act. Risk. Love.

         Dance with the paradox and mysteries of life.

Push beyond the limits of possibility. Step into the mystery. Go into the unknown.

Who knows? Perhaps it was for this very reason we were brought into the world.

Listen to the recordings from this week's Torah Study and from today's Morning Meditation Sit for this week's Torah portion Tetzaveh and the Purim holiday.

For those who missed the free Purim class last night, there is a recording available. Please "register," and a link will be sent to you shortly. This teaching is free but donations are welcome and appreciated.

Purim Samayach—Love and Joy to All,
Rabbi Yael Levy