The Holiday of Shavuot is often overlooked but it in some aspects Shavuot may be considered the most foundational of all the Jewish holidays. It commemorates the day, 3320 years ago, when the Jewish people received the Torah on
Love Story? Yes, the love story between G-d and the Jewish people, who chose each other and were “united” officially on the day of Matan Torah… The wedding hall was Mount Sinai, all decorated with flowers, the wedding ring was the Tablets and every year, the holiday of Shavuot is like an anniversary, giving us the opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our relationship.
So on Shavuot, we celebrate our connection with G-d, going to the synagogue and listening carefully to the story of the giving of the Torah and the 10 commandments, and in some way, receiving again the Torah… We bring even the children, for they are an essential part of the relationship between the Jewish people and G-d and His Torah: the future generation, the guarantee that the relationship will continue and strive!
And as in every relationship, we have to work on it… make our best to get close to the Other, to listen, to speak, express appreciation…