The feast of Purim begins tonight March 2nd to 4th…. Adar 14 and some celebrate it on the 15th…..SO PURIM LIKE ROSH HASHNAHA IS CELEBRATED IN TWO DAYS….. There are two traditions in Purim called “Mishloach Manot” (Giving of food to family and friends) and “Matanot La’evyonim” (Giving of gifts to the poor). To celebrate that CY will be donating non-perishable food to the Food Bank. Also, if you like, wear a costume as Purim is all about hidden identities. We encourage you to read the book of Esther to prepare for the teaching. The teaching will cover hidden clues that point to where this practices came from in the book of Esther and what its broader implication to us. We will look at how Esther was also like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. For the meat of the teaching , we will relate how Mordecai mirrored Joseph and more importantly Yeshua the Messiah. This is another must be there moment and please do not miss the opportunities to be blessed and be a blessing with your gifts.

JEWISH RESPONSE AT PURIM

TO COUNTER THE 4 EVIL:

1) PHYSICAL AFFLICTION: EAT A BIG MEAL

2) DESTROY THE JEWISH NATION…GIVE GIFTS TO EACH OTHER SYMBOL OF OUR LOVE AND DEVOTION

3) TAKE AWAY OUR WEALTH…..GIVE TO CHARITY

4) DESTROY OUR TORAH….ADDED A MITZVOT…”MAGELLAH ESTHER”

IN ADDITION, WE ALSO:

5) WEAR COSTUME

6) DRINK LOTS OF WINE…….TO THE POINT WE CANNOT DISTINGUISH BETWEEN “BLESS MORDECHAI” AND CURSE HAMAN”