{"id":24147,"date":"2026-03-04T17:57:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sukkatshalom-bneinoach.com\/?p=24147"},"modified":"2026-03-06T22:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:45:50","slug":"purim-the-power-of-a-good-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sukkatshalom-bneinoach.com\/es\/purim-the-power-of-a-good-word\/","title":{"rendered":"PURIM – THE POWER OF A GOOD WORD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The story of Purim teaches us a profound lesson: a single well-placed word of truth can overturn an entire empire of evil. During the climactic moment in the Book of Esther, King Ahasuerus finally realizes the extent of Haman\u2019s wicked plot. Yet, the king\u2019s anger lacked a clear direction until a man named Harbonah spoke up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harbonah, a non Jew servant of the king, pointed out a specific detail: Haman had already prepared a gallows fifty cubits high to hang Mordechai\u2014the very man who had previously saved the King\u2019s life. With that one sentence, the King\u2019s hesitation vanished. He commanded, “Hang him [Haman] upon it!” The lesson for us is clear: A single statement of goodness or a testimony of truth can shift the scales of destiny. Even if you are an observer in a vast event, your voice has the power to expose a vile scheme and tip the world toward justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the miraculous reversal of the decree, the Megillah records a fascinating phenomenon: “And many of the people of the land became ‘Mityahadim'” (Esther 8:17). Rashi\u2019s commentary explains that many people chose to fully convert to Judaism after witnessing the hand of G-d in the salvation of the Jewish people. Other commentators explain that many among the nations did not undergo a full conversion, but rather drew close to the Jewish values. They recognized the Truth of the Creator and aligned their lives with His moral standard. It is probable that this “drawing close to Judaism” manifested as the acceptance of the Seven Noahide Laws, however, there is no explicit source for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purim story reflect some of the Seven Universal Laws:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justice (Dinim): Harbonah\u2019s testimony was an act of Justice. By speaking the truth, he ensured that the perpetrator (Haman) faced the consequences of his actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prohibition of Idolatry : The core conflict of Purim began when Mordechai refused to bow to Haman, who made himself an idol. Like Mordechai, a Noahide affirms that there is no power besides the Creator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prohibition of Murder : Haman\u2019s plot to eliminate the Jewish people was a violation of the Sanctity of Life. The miracle of Purim was the preservation of life against this evil decree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In these very days, we are witnessing developments that resemble the miraculous salvation of Purim. We see a historic constellation where numerous nations are uniting, to confront and eradicate the “Haman” of our generation. Just as in the days of Shushan, these events are often “clothed in nature”\u2014appearing as political alliances or strategic interests. Noahides can become partners in the Divine mission of recognizing that there is nothing besides Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein<\/strong>

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Source: Esther 7:9. Esther Rabbah 10:9. Megillah 16a. Mishneh Torah, Laws of Kings 9:14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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