2:00am. And just like that, it's 3:00am (unless you live in Hawaii or Arizona).
Like a flick of a switch, reality can change instantly. Dark can become light, a telephone ring can be that long awaited business deal, or how about the magic of "will you marry me"?
The Holiday of Purim, (happening this Sunday - we hope you join us for an awesome celebration), is all about that inner clock change.
Things were not going 
well for our ancestors. Exiled to Persia, under the reign of Kind Achashverosh, who was receiving guidance from his wicked advisor, Haman. The decree looming in front of them, with the date of their annihilation fast approaching.
When did things change? What was the catalyst of their salvation? An inner clock change.
The Jews of Persia had all but given up. Far away from their homeland, the Holy Temple lying in ruins, they did not have the strength to fight, nor the will to maintain their Jewish identity. Invited to the royal feast, they took pleasure in finally blending in with the Persian nightlife. When Haman arrogantly commanded all to bow before him, there was nothing left in their fight tank.
That is, until Mordechai brazenly refused to bow or kneel. Suddenly, with newfound inspiration, their collective inner switch was activated. Their inner compass recalibrated. We have values that we must stand up for and traditions that we must uphold. No Haman can hold us back, and no Achashverosh can silence our Jewish pride. With this fortitude, Esther was able to enter the king's throne room unannounced and exonerate her nation. In the words of the megillah "v'nahafoch hu" - things were turned completely around.
The message of Purim is clear: Jewish pride in the face of evil can go a long way. And when the going gets tough, remember that it can all change with click of a button - an inner clock change.
Wishing you a good Shabbos and the Happiest Purim!
Rabbi Dovid Bush
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