7 Adar: Security in Solitude
SECURITY IN SOLITUDE
There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom; yet, their laws differ from those of every people…. (Esther, 3:8)
Haman claimed that the Jewish People were scattered and dispersed in exile, indicating that they were weak. Yet, he was upset that they did not assimilate, losing their culture and identity. Nevertheless, the concept of dispersion and solitude has had a positive aspect. For us to complete our mission of refining the world, we must be scattered among the nations. Additionally, the idea of solitude represents the state of perfection, strength, and security that will exist when Moshiach comes. At that time, everyone will be complete and self-sufficient, both materially and spiritually, as Deuteronomy (33:28) states, “Israel will dwell safely and alone.” Rashi explains, “Each man [will sit] under his grape vine and under his date palm, scattered, because they need not gather together for protection.”
Toras Menachem 5748 vol. 1 pg. 237ff
