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(Note by the poster: I realize I am taking a chance in posting the following, but I am trying to make a point. I beg all of you, before hitting the "abuse" button to please first read the article in its entirety and then to please read my comments below it. I believe even those who disagree with the theology of the article will recognize the point I am trying to make by posting this here. Thank you.)NOTE: We're still working our way through a long list of letters that have arrived in recent weeks. If you've sent us a...

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...