Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים.

Discussed:

• The Yaaros Devash explains the perplexing Chazal, which compares Esther to the dawn because Esther signifies the end of miracles. On the contrary, Purim seemingly marks the end of divine enlightenment and the beginning of the night of Galus?

• Understanding why the Pasuk in Tehilim says that a fool will not understand Hashem’s deep and profound ways. This teaches us that of all the battles with the Yetzer Hara that one faces, the ultimate choice is whether to be foolish and ignore Hashem or have the wisdom to see the overwhelming evidence of Hashem’s hand in creation. This is also Pshat in the Ramban's understanding of the Pasuk in Koheles that the dark days of old-age refer to the days of Moshiach.

• The Yaaros Devash writes that the Yidden before Purim were on a lower level of faith, which required miracles and prophecy to counter the Yetzer Hara of Avoda Zara. He compares this to a man stumbling in the dark who requires flashes from a torch to avoid pitfalls. However, Purim equipped the Yidden with an internal light, the light of Torah.  Chazal compare this light to daylight, a light that shines brighter and clearer than any miracle.