By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Each year, Purim bursts forth in a whirlwind of color and sound, a festival marked by its raucous joy and vibrant celebrations. Children and adults alike don vibrant costumes, noisemakers echo through the streets, and an array of sweet treats delights the senses. This jubilant facade, however, masks a narrative rich in complexity and intrigue – the story of Esther. The Book of Esther is unique in the canon of biblical texts. It’s a tale woven with threads of courage, identity, and survival against impossible odds, yet it offers no clues abo…