Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

"You can probably see why the Scroll of Esther is a good story for such a time as this. She has the privilege of a role in the palace, and she risks her powerful status and her life in a bold move to speak up for her people. [...] Most us are not literal princesses, but even if we don't have a closet full of ball gowns, we have something. We have this community. If we work together, our shared voice has power. Some of us have the capacity to invite friends and family to join us in changing the world. Some of us have privileges of race, or gender, or education, or ability, or immigration status. Every one of us has some kind of talent or gift we can use for such a time as this."

-- Rev. Lyn Cox, 2017-03-05

[To my friends observing Ta'anit Esther today, may you have an easy fast. And a good Purim tonight/tomorrow!]