Another Purim Miracle?

Your prayers can help

Tomorrow, June 19, 2025, corresponds to the 23rd of Sivan on the Hebrew calendar. This date holds deep historical significance in Jewish memory. According to the Book of Esther (Esther 8:9–11), it was on the 23rd of Sivan in the year 474 BCE that Mordecai and Queen Esther issued a royal decree allowing the Jews throughout the Persian Empire to defend themselves against the genocidal plan originally devised by Haman. This counter-decree ultimately led to the deliverance celebrated during the festival of Purim.

The 23rd of Sivan is remembered as a day of divine reversal and empowerment—a moment when a sealed decree of destruction began to be undone by God’s providence working through courageous human action. Jewish tradition sometimes views this day as spiritually auspicious for seeking the nullification of harsh decrees and praying for divine favor.

In light of the many challenges still facing Israel and the Jewish people today, this anniversary invites us to pray for protection, for wise and bold leadership, and for a redemptive turning of the tide—just as in the days of Esther and Mordecai.

Thomas