A king needed to transport his most precious treasure—his crown—to a new palace. To protect it, he hid it in a simple wagon under straw. No one suspected its true value, and it arrived safely.

This is Purim. A day of immense holiness, but its greatness is hidden. Work is permitted, there are parties, and it doesn’t seem like a Yom Tov. But that’s only because its holiness is so powerful, it must be concealed from the Yetzer Hara, who would try to steal it from us.

Don’t be fooled. Beneath the masks lies a treasure. Daven, connect, and seize the day!