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What day was set for the extermination of the Jews?


Second day of Sivan
Thirteenth day of Adar
First day of Nisan
Twelfth day of Elul

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The answer is: Thirteenth day of Adar

Esther 3:13

In the book of Esther, the thirteenth day of Adar is marked as a significant day fraught with tumult for the Jewish people. This date was clicked up when Haman, the king's advisor, plotted the annihilation of Jews across the Persian Empire. It's fascinating how what seemed like an irreparable tragedy became the backdrop for one of the most remarkable turns of events in biblical history.

Adar itself spits fire and excitement! It's the last month of the Jewish calendar and leads to Purim, a delightful celebration where this very rescue is commemorated. Different from other fasts in Judaism, Purim is about feasting and merriment—a joyful paradox when you consider it stands in the shadow of genocide! There's much meaning given to this representation of resilience alongside deep humor, echoing to workplaces today where meetings may resemble those tense moments in Haman’s hall.

Interestingly, the triangular connotation of revenge spread through the celebration today harks back to the original confidence Esther had in standing up for her people. Additionally, her 'watch and wait' strategy leaves a ray of wisdom—both for individuals and societies—to pause for tact before reflecting personal endeavors against injustice.

The stakes didn’t just belong to one monarch’s whim; the whole Persian world felt the tremors. Much like Haman's handiwork echoed in history where mistreatment emerges under glossy politics, these tales still pulse in modern socio-political discourse. Resilience moves throughout these legacies—it unites people then and now.

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