There are some events that one is forbidden to publicize and some that it’s a mitzvah to publicize.
These days, Am Yisrael is occupied with publicizing the miracles and wonders that Hashem performed for His nation in the days of Mordechai and Esther.
We see how vital it is to publicize miracles. The Alshich Hakadosh (9:19) tells us that Mordechai wanted to make Purim into a full-fledged Yom Tov, but he knew that those among Am Yisrael who were poor were afraid of having to refrain from earning money on yet another day. In his wisdom, he understood their fears, so he established the mitzvos of mishloach manos and matanos la’evyonim – exchanging gifts of food and money, and then everyone was happy with the day of Purim.
In our generation as well, when Hashem performs miracles for us, it is an obligation to publicize them! It is a mitzvah for every Jew, and especially Jews who have the power of influence, to thank Hakadosh Baruch Hu.
Let us increase our praise and thanks to Hakadosh Baruch Hu.
We were all amazed to hear about the tremendous miracle Hashem performed for us on Thursday night, the 22nd of Shevat. The enemies of Am Yisrael, yemach shemam, meticulously planned a deadly terrorist attack of unfathomable proportions. They placed explosives on five different buses, set to go off at 9 a.m., when the busses are teeming with people. The terrorists waited for 9 a.m. on Friday, hoping to hear that their plans had succeeded.
Our merciful Father in Shamayim wanted to show Who is the real Ruler of the world. He wanted to show us the protection that He provides for us, His love for us, His incredible hashgachah over Am Yisrael. Three of the busses blew up in the parking lot at 9 p.m. In the other two busses, the explosives were discovered in time and the tragedy was averted.
Several other miracles occurred at the time, some of which they’re ashamed to publicize and forbade all publicity.
But we have the obligation to make known that our Father is showing us Who is the true Protector, and in His great love is revealing His special protection over us, a protection that exists over Am Yisrael in general, and in Eretz Hakodesh in particular.
May we be zocheh to continue seeing miracles and wonders and to give thanks to His great Name.
Gut Shabbat
Pinchas Shefer
