A Time to Conceal; A Time to Reveal

A Time to Conceal; A Time to RevealOn both Purim and Chanukah, we were threatened by an enemy that struck at our core values. The Amaleki championed the world view of mikreh haphazardness, and the Yevanim dared to suggest there could be a replacement for Torah, chalilah. In both cases, our eyes were darkened and our spirituality assaulted. However, the courageous Mordechai and Esther, and the bold and gallant Chashmona'im withstood the test. They avowed with great pride that our

frustration

But do we know very much about its background

married for nine years and unable to have children of their own

her family and her society

G-d directed Abraham to offer Isaac in sacrifice here

Dramatic and inspiring

Her proudest accomplishment is her role as a wife and mother of five

and worldwide lecturer

a poor village boy who moves to the big city and gets swept up by his dizzying financial success

This heartwarming

In the course of my life I have seen — more than once — that sometimes dreams do come true

He explains profoundly how the Thirteen Attributes of Divine Mercy work