FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ Happy Purim (sunset 3/4) ~ 01 March 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

HAPPY PURIM

Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination.

The story of Purim is told in the Biblical book of Esther. The heroes of the story are Esther, a beautiful young Jewish woman living in Persia, and her cousin Mordecai, who raised her as if she were his daughter. Esther was taken to the house of Ahasuerus, King of Persia, to become part of his harem. King Ahasuerus loved Esther more than his other women and made Esther queen, but the king did not know that Esther was a Jew, because Mordecai told her not to reveal her identity.

The villain of the story is Haman, an arrogant, egotistical advisor to the king. Haman hated Mordecai because Mordecai refused to bow down to Haman, so Haman plotted to destroy the Jewish people. In a speech that is all too familiar to Jews, Haman told the king, "There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your realm. Their laws are different from those of every other people's, and they do not observe the king's laws; therefore it is not befitting the king to tolerate them." Esther 3:8. The king gave the fate of the Jewish people to Haman, to do as he pleased to them. Haman planned to exterminate all of the Jews.

Mordecai persuaded Esther to speak to the king on behalf of the Jewish people. This was a dangerous thing for Esther to do, because anyone who came into the king's presence without being summoned could be put to death, and she had not been summoned. Esther fasted for three days to prepare herself, then went into the king. He welcomed her. Later, she told him of Haman's plot against her people. The Jewish people were saved, and Haman was hanged on the gallows that had been prepared for Mordecai.

The book of Esther is unusual in that it is the only book of the Bible that does not contain the name of G-d. In fact, it includes virtually no reference to G-d. Mordecai makes a vague reference to the fact that the Jews will be saved by someone else, if not by Esther, but that is the closest the book comes to mentioning G-d. Thus, one important message that can be gained from the story is that G-d often works in ways that are not apparent, in ways that appear to be chance, coincidence or ordinary good luck.

 

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How’s it going?

[left that other site]

Condolences upon the loss of your friend, Dear Conor.

[left that other site]

Thank you for your vote of confidence! :-)

[mylife]

Manfred Mann~Solar Fire (Father of Day, Father of Night)

[EXCH54FE]

“I don’t think they will let me drive home after the procedure.”

No you can NOT drive home after the procedure. You will have an eye patch over the operated eye. Even though they had you “lightly” sedated, you are still in a bit of la la land.

I had to keep the eye patch on for four hours after the procedure then started my set of eye drops. With the drops my vision was blurry until my eyes cleared.

I wish you and Pro the best of luck and hope your procedures are as great as mine.

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Amen

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Hey there. Sorry for being absent from the canteen for so long. How have you been?

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Ooooo yum yum how did you know I love chocolate? Oh btw I found this really awesome recipe for hamentaschen that I'm tempted to use this Purim...

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

What I find really interesting is that just as Esther had the courage to go and speak before the King about a threat to the lives of her people, Bibi is now going to speak out on a threat to Israel from Persia on the day right before Purim....

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Oh they taste good all right. Just make sure you get a good recipe. Some traditional fillings are poppy seeds and figs, but I think those are boring and prefer to use jam/jelly. You can use whatever you want really. The possibilities are endless. Here are a few hamentaschen pics where the cooks were creative:

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Rest in Peace J. Lesko

[Maudeen]

I think I need to make my own instead of ordering. These look delicious! Thanks!

[mylife]

BHTM~Circle

[mylife]

BHTM~Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

[mylife]

BHTM~I Will Play The Blues For You

[mylife]

BHTM~Blue Sky

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



Amazing Grace
(Click)
By John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND
OUR BELOVED NATION!

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

(Joshua 1:9 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The U.S. Air Force Band
And Singing Sergeants
(Click)

DEAR LORD, who suffered torment, agony, and death upon the Cross to free our souls from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend our troops. Guide them in the performance of their duties. Strengthen them to endure hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghanistan from the chains of terror and slavery, foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all to a greater share in Your Mercy. Amen.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR
TROOPS AND
OUR BELOVED NATION!

THE NAVY HYMN
"Eternal Father, Strong to Save"
United States Marine Corps Band and Choir
(Click)



The Marine Corps Verse:





A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

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