Utilize the Power for Joy

Utilize the Power for Joy

From the immediate start of the month of Adar, we should begin utilizing the abilities that are now manifested in order to increase in all joyful matters. Each of us should make positive resolutions—and begin implementing them in actuality—to attempt to increase in joyful matters in every way possible.

A Month of Moshe

Although the Sages of the Midrash knew of the teaching (recorded in Kiddushin) proving that Moshe was in fact born on the 7th of Adar, the Midrash considers it as if Moshe had been born on the 1st of Adar, which encapsulates the entire month.

The Key to Happiness

The commencement (“opening”) of an undertaking contains unique power. In this case, the commencement of the month of Adar “opens the channels” of joy for all the subsequent days of Adar.