Random-osity: Happy Purim!

Happy Purim!

Today's the day to nosh on hamantashen, read the megillah, and celebrate Haman's defeat.

This year's Purim feels heavier. Once again a big, mighty "Haman" is trying to overpower and conquer the few, the innocent. The shabbat before Purim we read about the nation of Amalek attacking the Israelites as they leave Egypt. We vow to stomp their name out forever...never again. I keep seeing similarities between all these stories and it's a heartbreaking cloud over this usual joyous festival.

This year, my hamantashen theme was in honor of the brave Ukrainians. In addition to my usual jam-filled ones, I used blue and yellow sprinkles. It feels like such a hollow act with a war half a world away. I also donated to the "Hamantashen for Ukraine" fundraiser with the money going to humanitarian efforts to feed the refugees on the Polish border.

I hope one day we will truly be at peace, but for now, boo Haman and prayers for Ukraine.

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12 thoughts on the matter:

Soma @ inkTorrents.com said... {Reply}: It is truly heartbreaking. Well said and you honoured them beautifully.

-Soma; March 17, 2022 at 4:06 AM
Tom said... {Reply}: ...never again, amen!; March 17, 2022 at 4:21 AM
Michele Morin said... {Reply}: Yes, boo haman.
Prayers for Ukraine.; March 17, 2022 at 5:55 AM
Shelbee on the Edge said... {Reply}: Happy Purim, my friend. Sending lots of hugs and prayers and all the positive energy for peace that I can stir up! Your act is not hollow, by the way, it is a form of manifesting positive energy and directing it to the people who need it. Keep doing that!

Shelbee; March 17, 2022 at 6:19 AM
Amila said... {Reply}: These look beautiful and you are wonderful with a kind heart.
Hope there will be peace soon.
Have a nice day!; March 17, 2022 at 6:58 AM
Joanne said... {Reply}: Happy Purim!; March 17, 2022 at 8:19 AM
Dara @ Not In Jersey said... {Reply}: Your hamentashen look beautiful. Happy Purim.; March 17, 2022 at 9:01 AM
Heather{Our Life In a Click} said... {Reply}: It does feel heavy right now. I'm not into St Patty's Day like I usually am. I love your beautiful hamentashen!; March 17, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said... {Reply}: Happy Purim!; March 17, 2022 at 2:03 PM
Cloudia said... {Reply}: Wishing you a happy Purim!. Bless you dear; March 17, 2022 at 2:12 PM
Bekah said... {Reply}: You said all of this so well, and your tribute is heartfelt - in a heartbreaking time, for sure.; March 18, 2022 at 8:59 AM
MAPLELEOPARD said... {Reply}: Sounds like a great time...lovely ladies!

Valerie
www.mapleleopard.com; March 22, 2022 at 1:01 AM