Purim And The Blessing Of Unity

11 Adar II 5771 – March 16, 2011

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If only we clamored for unity as readily as we clamor for discord; if only we cared for our brothers and neighbors as much as we care for our own comforts and short-sighted goals.

If only if only we were worthy of such leaders as Mordecai.

Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran serves as OU Kosher’s vice president of communications and marketing. The second edition of his “Sometimes You Are What You Wear” was published in 2010.

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Rabbi Eliyahu Safran

Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran is an educator, author, and lecturer. He can be reached at [email protected].