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The Commonality Between Yom Kipur and Purim \ Insight for Purim
D'var Torah: The Arizal revealed that "Yom HaKipurim is like Purim." What is the commonality between the holy fast day of Yom Kippur and the joyous feast of Purim? After Klal Yisrael repented for the sin of the golden calf, HaShem forgave them and gave them the Torah on Yom Kippur. Their repentance reached the highest levels of spirituality, and in response, HaShem revealed new dimensions of compassion and holiness. As a result of this revelation, Klal Yisrael attained a very high awareness of HaShem, and accepted the Torah with great awe and joy. So too, the hidden miracles of Purim awakened great joy and love of HaShem in the hearts of Klal Yisrael. They were so inspired by HaShem's miraculous salvation on Purim, that they accepted the Torah upon themselves with greater levels of joy. Indeed, their acceptance of the Torah on Purim was even greater than their acceptance of the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Moral: The hidden miracles of Purim revealed that HaShem rules over nature in order to save Klal Yisrael. No matter what difficulty faces us, HaShem can easily reverse the negative to good. All it takes is our repentance, faith, and prayer.
Application: Envision HaShem lining up all the events in the history of Klal Yisrael to bring about our ultimate healing, joy, and redemption. (Based on Sifsei Chaim and the Vilna Gaon)
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