The Flavor of Geulah

It is Erev Pesach and in many ways it still feels like Erev Purim.

This time of year, between Purim and Pesach, is often challenging as we transition from winter into spring and begin preparing for Yom Tov.

This year, Parashas Zachor came together with the eradication of the Haman of our times. The weeks since then have been both harrowing and miraculous. Yes, we are at war. Yes, there are indiscriminate missiles that soar over our heads in an unpredictable fashion. Yes, we are privileged to live in a land of miracles. At the same time, yes, the anxiety and tension are tangible.

As Purim approached, people began speaking about the ‘imminent’ Geulah. The words of the Bnei Yissaschar spread rapidly: that the beginning of the Geulah would be on Purim and culminate with the destruction of Amalek on Erev Pesach. Geulah is in the air.

WhatsApp groups, with hundreds of members, are learning the halachos of Korban Pesach. People are quietly hoping that this year’s Chol HaMoed trip will be to Yeru…