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Haman was a very mean dude, He wanted to kill HaShem's children, the entire brood. Yet it was only Mordecai who refused to bow down. So why did he want to kill every Jew in town? Haman had an anger issue; he was out of control. He was an evil monster without heart and soul. Mordecai rallied the Jews to fast, cry, and pray. He teamed up with Queen Esther, who saved the day. When the smoke cleared, the Jews danced with joy, And they thanked HaShem for neutralizing the "boy." They said, "There is a great lesson to learn. Anger is poison that must always be spurned." So we spread love on Purim, and we give gifts to our friends. And with compassion in our hearts, charity we send. We fill our hearts with kindness and love for one and all. Have a HAPPY Purim and remember -- every Jew should always stand tall.
Practical Exercises To turn these words into action, try these three exercises focused on the "Lesson of Love":
1. The "Mishloach Manot" Bridge-Builder
The poem mentions spreading love to friends. This Purim, identify one person in your community with whom you’ve had a minor disagreement or "chilled" relationship. Make them a priority on your Mishloach Manot (gift basket) list. - The Goal: To use the holiday as a tool to dissolve friction and replace it with a gesture of peace.
2. The "Stand Tall" Affirmation The poem ends with the call for every Jew to "stand tall." Spend five minutes in quiet reflection or group discussion focusing on a moment this year when you felt proud of your heritage. - The Goal: Write down one way you can "stand tall" in your daily life—whether through a mitzvah, a kind word, or learning Torah—to counter the "fear" Haman tried to instill.
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