Posted on 03/02/2026 3:33:37 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
Joint Israel-US strikes on the Iranian regime are taking place just as Jews are set to mark a festival commemorating another war against a Persian official who sought their destruction.
Saturday morning, just over an hour after Israel and the United States began airstrikes against the Iranian regime, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Israel and the world in a video statement.
In his speech, Netanyahu noted that the confrontation with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his supporters was taking place as Jews prepared to mark the anniversary of another war fought against an official from ancient Persia.
“My brothers and sisters, in two days we will celebrate the holiday of Purim,” he said. “Two and a half thousand years ago, in ancient Persia, a tyrant rose against us with the very same goal: to destroy our people completely. But Mordechai the Jew and Queen Esther, through their courage and resourcefulness, saved our people. In those days of Purim, the lot fell, and the wicked Haman fell with it.”
“Today as well, on Purim, the lot has fallen, and the evil regime’s end will also come,” he added.
Netanyahu was not the only one who mentioned Purim in remarks tied to the latest conflict.
Avigdor Liberman, the head of the opposition party Yisrael Beytenu, drew a direct comparison between the biblical figure Haman and Iran’s supreme leader, Khamenei.
Chief Rabbis Kalman Ber and David Yosef also addressed the Israeli public in a letter recommending increased prayer and fasting for a favorable outcome in the war.
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The Nazis also hung on the gallows on Purim in 1946.
See Jeremiah Chapter 49 for consideration:
The ‘Bow’ of Iran is broken, this occurs in the latter days at the time of the end. When the exiles can now return.
“For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the Lord; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them:
And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the Lord.
But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the Lord.” - Jeremiah 49:37-39
Should we all be baking khameneitaschen now?
I have to bake some Khameneitaschen.
It is also a Blood Moon, which is interesting prophetically. A lot of things happening! Joel 2:1 1
Blow a shofar in Tzion, Sound an alarm on My holy mount! Let all dwellers on earth tremble, For the day of Hashem (The Name) has come! It is close—תִּקְעוּ שׁוֹפָר בְּצִיּוֹן וְהָרִיעוּ בְּהַר קָדְשִׁי יִרְגְּזוּ כֹּל יֹשְׁבֵי הָאָרֶץ כִּי־בָא יוֹם־יְהֹוָה כִּי קָרוֹב׃
In the name of the Lord! Joel 2:11: And Hashem roars aloud At the head of His army; For vast indeed is His host, Numberless are those that do His bidding. For great is the day of Hashem, Most terrible—who can endure it? וַיהֹוָה נָתַן קוֹלוֹ לִפְנֵי חֵילוֹ כִּי רַב מְאֹד מַחֲנֵהוּ כִּיעָצוּם עֹשֵׂה דְבָרוֹ כִּי־גָדוֹל יוֹם־יְהֹוָה וְנוֹרָא מְאֹדוּמִי יְכִילֶנּוּ׃ יא
All of these events are coming forward. There is a new world coming.
It’s some kind of primitive sacrifice ritual that became obsolete after Jesus came. Any word on the red heifer? Does the red heifer have to happen naturally? Or if it’s done with careful genetic tinkering with the DNA… Will that trick God? Discuss……
Just read the book of Esther and you will understand Purim. It is a fairly short book, and very interesting.
“It’s some kind of primitive sacrifice ritual “
Huh?
Purim is a celebration of the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, during the their captivity in Babylon. Haman, a descendant of the king of the Amalekites, was the effectively the prime minister of Persia under Cyrus.
Ester, with the help of her uncle Mordechai (and God, who largely worked behind the scenes) outmaneuvered Haman, who was hung on the very gallows he had built.
Purim is literally a party in remembrance of the events.
No sacrifice involved.
Susa, the Persian capital, mentioned in the book of Esther, had earlier been the capital city of the Elamites.
Tonight there is a Blood Moon total eclipse. The total phase will be roughly 6 to 7 a.m. March 3rd EST, 3 to 4 a.m. PST. Of course visibility will depend on the weather.
The Prophet Daniel was also there in Chapter 8.
“The Nazis also hung on the gallows on Purim in 1946.”
No, rather
On 16 October, ten were hanged, with Göring killing himself the day before.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_trials#Verdict
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Julius Streicher was the Nazi who exclaimed “Purimfest 1946!” on that date.
https://www.thetorah.com/article/purimfest-1946-the-nuremberg-trials-and-the-ten-sons-of-haman
What I’ve never seen mentioned in commentaries (although perhaps it’s out there), is what was the deal with the Purim of 1946. Why the specific reference to the previous Purim of 1946.
I don’t know, but it was one of the rare occasions when Purim fell on Saint Patrick’s Day.
This year marks 80 “פ”-is-for-Purim years.
Purim פורים also begins with “86”, this year being 5786.
Jewish ice hockey player Jack Hughes (no. 86) won the gold.
86 = Elohim
AI Overview
Chocolate is extremely popular on Purim and is a staple in mishloach manot (gift baskets). It is frequently used in traditional hamantaschen fillings, alongside classic options like poppy seeds or fruit. Modern, gourmet chocolate items, truffles, and chocolate-covered treats are also very common gifts to share with friends and family during the holiday.
Any word on the red heifer? Does the red heifer have to happen naturally?
"Red Cow" chocolate:
Meshugge...
CC
I’ve heard St Patrick’s day (at least as over celebrated in the USA) was inspired by wild Purim parties. It sounds like a fun time.
The wild revels of St. Patty’s day is an American thing. It’s not like that in Ireland.
CC
Yes, as noted in my post. That was the point.
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