Tetzaveh - Zachor: The Eternal Battle Against Amalek

"Remember what Amalek did to you…" (Devarim 25:17). The mitzvah to remember Amalek is not merely a historical recollection but an eternal call to recognise and combat the forces that oppose truth and holiness.Amalek, and his descendant Haman, represent the antithesis of the Jewish mission. While we strive to bring divine light, morality, and meaning into the world, Amalek embodies chaos, doubt, and destruction. His ideology is one that seeks to erase Hashem’s presence from the world, casting a shadow over faith and purpose.Although the commandment to physically eradicate Amalek is not currently practical, its spiritual message remains as relevant as ever.