Pesach Sheni is the holiday of second chances.  
 Lamah nigara? Why should we be left behind? 
 Amalek attacked us on Pesach Sheni. And when youhear that, it’s like — whoa. 
Of all the days Amalek could choose to attack… He choosesthe day that screams, “It’s never too late.”   
 Amalek stands for doubt. 
The Torah hints at it: the word “Amalek” shares the same gematria as safek — doubt. 
He’s the voice that whispers, 
“You missed your shot.” 
“You’re not worthy.” 
“You can’t fix it.”  
 When Amalek attacks, Moshe goes up on a hill. And what does he do? 
 He raises his hands. 
 And the Torah says: “When Moshe’s hands were raised, Israel prevailed. And when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.” 
 Now the Mishnah in Rosh Hashanah asks the obvious question: 
Was it Moshe’s hands that won the war? 
 And the answer? No. 
It was when the people looked up — when they lifted their hearts to Hashem — that’s when they had strength. 
 Moshe’s hands were a signal. A reminder. Look up.Don’t fall into despair. This battle isn’t yours alone.  
 So what is Pesach Sheni really? 
 Perhaps it’s the most anti-Amalek day in the whole Torah. 
 Because Amalek says: “You’re done.” 
And Pesach Sheni says: “You’ve just begun.” 
 Amalek says: “You missed it.” 
Pesach Sheni says: “Come back in.” 
Amalek tells you: “You’ll never get out of this.” 
And Pesach Sheni says: “There’s always a second chance.” 
  And that’s how we fight Amalek. With emunah. With second chances. With lifted hands — and lifted hearts.   

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