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The Torah does not specifically mention the festival of Shavuot, but states
that at the conclusion of the counting of the omer “a new meal-offering”
should be offered, which refers to Shavuot. It is surprising why all other
festivals are described in detail, but Shavuot is merely hinted at. 16
The festival of Shavuot commemorates Matan Torah, and the study of
Torah is considered as “a new meal-offering to Hashem.” This is why the
Torah alludes to the festival of Shavuot in this way. Chazal teach that each
day that a person learns Torah, he should feel as if he received the Torah
anew.
Am Yisrael is the only nation who takes their book of laws and dances
with it enthusiastically. It is truly amazing, since the Torah is replete with
prohibitions and restrictions. Why are people excited about it? The other
nations only follow their religion in public. However, in private, they do
not live according to their belief. Therefore, they do not rejoice with their
religious doctrines. Since the Torah is Am Yisrael’s lifeline, Am Yisrael
rejoice in it and willingly abide by its laws.
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