A chamberlain named Charvona quickly informed Achashverosh that Haman had built a 50 foot high gallows on which to hang Mordechai, who had saved the King’s life. The King immediately ordered Haman to be hung on it, and his anger abated. The story of the Megilah had been completely reversed. The Navi Journey on Esther, by Rabbi Ginian, brings that Charvona was actually a rasha and had helped Haman build the gallows. Only after seeing how everything backfired for Haman did he realize that it would be beneficial for him to help the Jews. His quick words to the King prevented Haman from implicating Charvona himself. In other words, we learn from Charvona the power of teshuva. This is why he is remembered for the good he did. This is one of the major lessons of Purim. The things that seem the worst can actually be flipped for good. This is the idea of doing teshuva from love of God. The aveiros you did intentionally become advocates for you. The worst things you’ve done in your life, knowing what you were doing is wrong, have the power to be transformed and flipped into merits for you! Perhaps now we can understand why the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, is Yom Kippurim. A day like Purim. Yom Kippur represents teshuva miyera, from fear, a lower level than that of Purim which is teshuva mei’ahava, from love. The worst things you have done now become advocates for you. Stay tuned to the next episode of NachDaily, when we’ll see how a new royal edict allowing the Jews to fight back will be issued. Thank you for listening and have a wonderful day.