"And he brought up Hadassah..." (Esther, 2,7).
After Esther's parents passed away, The word that is used in the Meghillah for bringing up can be translated as training. Mordekhai, the leader of the the generation, took upon himself to bring up his orphaned niece and train her. In spite of his important and demanding role in the Jewish world, he invested in his "adopted" child.
Bringing up children involves continuous training and teaching. Our job as parents is to mold, refine and perfect our children's character. It goes without saying that it is our personal obligation as well - conscious and continuous effort must be made to polish our own character traits.
When Mordekhai heard that the two guards of the king plotted to kill King Ahashwerosh, he told Esther. Esther informed the king "in Mordekhai's name". It might seem unimportant to specify the fact that Esther "informed the king in Mordekhai's name". A minute detail, with a powerful message. Esther, in her piety, made sure to mention Mordekhai's name, in connection with the "latest news". She did not reserve the glory for herself. Our Rabbis of blessed memory tell us that this seemingly unimportant act brought about the salvation of the entire Jewish nation!
This unbelievable outcome was a direct result of Esther's fine and polished character. Only a person with the proper upbringing, based on the foundation of our holy Torah, can reach this level of sensitivity and consideration. such a person has the potential and the power of saving our nation.
...And you can do it too!
