Posted on 06/01/2006 9:14:59 AM PDT by Zionist Conspirator
When the Torah wishes to inform us of the 'historical' reason for a holiday, it certainly knows how to do so. Take for example the two other pilgrimage holidays - Chag HaMatzot and Succot. Even though these holidays are also presented from their 'agricultural' perspective (see Shmot 23:14-17), the Torah informs us of their historical perspectives as well (see Shmot 12:17, 13:3 etc. and Vayikra 23:42-43).
Therefore, it is simply baffling that the Torah presents Shavuot only from its agricultural aspect, without mentioning even a word about its connection to events of Matan Torah! In this week's shiur, we attempt to understand why.
(Excerpt) Read more at tanach.org ...
A happy and holy Shavu`ot to all!!!
You might enjoy this.
Chag Sameach to you, too!
Thank you oh so very much for the article and excerpt!
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