I was at a Bris this morning and the father spoke about why "the baby wore white"! Like a BRIDEGROOM (they do that in Israel)!

 

So this week's portion is why!  That the child should dress like a priest in the Holy Temple - which is to show:

 

 the Glory of G-d. The WHOLE TEMPLE was for that purpose! All Creation is for that purpose!

 

Okay, so the portion discusses clothes - is that the whole story?

 

This week we ALSO read (at the end) - PORTION ZACHOR - REMEMBER.

 

In this case - we are told to REMEMBER AMALEK - who attacked the Israelites FOR NO REASON!

 

They represent HATRED AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR -

 

And the Almighty is forever at war with Amalek, Hatred, and Destroyers!

 

The Temple is ALL ABOUT the OPPOSITE of these!

 

It is about the glory of G-dliness, holiness of children who should emulate the Priesthood that Serves the Almighty.

 

Not Haman, who we are told is a descendent of Amalek.

 

And the Purim story -that proves the Almighty gets things done the Almighty Way -

 

Even if it takes us a while to see it and to emulate it.

 

 

Shabbat Shalom and Good Purim

 

Rabb Andy Eichenholz