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life, he must accept the Torah anew. The name Shavuot (lit. Weeks) refers # 26347-EYAL-6BOOKS - 26347-Bamidbar-EYAL | 19 - B | 18-08-19 | 13:48:27 | SR:-- | Black 26347-EYAL-6BOOKS
to the seven weeks between Pesach and Atzeret. Each day must be utilized
to receive the Torah again.
Torah is called a gift, although, at face value, it seems like a burden. Only
those who delve in Torah merit recognizing its inherent sweetness and
incomparable value.
Bnei Yisrael fled Har Sinai because they did not appreciate the value of
Torah. This was because they did not observe it completely. Only one who
fully appreciates Torah can view it as a gift and observe it every moment
of his life.
Shavuot is also called the Festival of the First Fruits ( ). A
person must place preference ( ) upon the Written Torah as well as
the Oral Torah, both compared to the Two Breads.
