Purim by HaRav Shlomo Aviner, from his book “Moadim LeSimcha.”
Please click on the LINK below. His writings on Purim begin on page 82.
It is not only a Kohen Gadol or an exceptionally pious person who can and must possess this quality of love for Israel and for the entire generation – to judge them favorably, defend them, and ask for mercy on their behalf. Every Jew can elevate himself and attain this level.
May it be God’s will that we all merit to hear the sounding of the shofar that reveals the glory of God in the world, and that all of our brethren, the House of Israel, ascend to the Holy Mountain in Jerusalem. Amen and Amen.
The purpose of the Three Weeks is not depression and sorrow. The sorrow is intended to awaken the yearning for redemption and our yearning for Eretz Yisrael.
The source of all the troubles of our times is in our not recognizing the exalted importance of Eretz Yisrael to our National salvation and to our embracing the Torah in all of its encompassing beauty and depth.
Whoever rises against Israel is considered as though he rises against the Holy One, blessed be He.