The Purim story was miraculous. Or was it?
At Wednesday's Lunch n' Learn we made the distinction between miracles such as the splitting of the red sea - miracles that defy nature, and a second type of miracles which occurs within the confines of nature.
If you split the sequence of events (Esther becoming queen, Mordechai saving the king's life, Haman's rise and downfall etc.) into individual episodes, it can all be attributed to chance. Being in the right place. Coincidence. However, when looking at the totality of the story of Purim, how everything had to line up perfectly, one realizes that it had greater odds than the Powerball. That there was a guiding Hand throughout.
The Holiday of Purim, reminds us to appreciate the beauty and divinity - indeed, the miraculous - within the normal happenings of life.
Two great Hamanatsh Baking sessions happened this week. One @ Chabad and the other an After School club @ Meadow Elementary! Join the Kosher cooking fun at either location.
This Thursday: Join us for a Family Purim celebration @ the newly renovated Hotel Petaluma. A wild west themed party, with trick roping, a western buffet dinner (did soemone say kosher buffalo wings and chili?), lively music, and loads of fun. Come in costume. Infuse an ordinary week with something special!
Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Dovid Bush