This Shavuot, Take It Personally!
Dear Readers,
As we gather once again to hear the Ten Commandments and relive the moment of Sinai, it’s important to remember: this isn’t just a reenactment of history: it’s personal.
Shavuot isn’t only about what was given; it’s about who it was given to. And the answer is: you.
The Torah doesn’t belong to scholars or sages alone. It’s not a reward for good behavior or a gift for the spiritually elite. It’s an inheritance, which means it’s yours by birthright. As the verse says, "The Torah that Moses commanded us is the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob."
The Rebbe explains this beautifully. A paycheck is earned. A gift is given. But an inheritance is different–it’s yours by virtue of who you are, not what you’ve done. No one earns their inheritance. You don’t have to qualify for it. It is part of you.
This holiday, take it personally. When you stand in shul and hear the Ten Commandments, don’t think of it as a grand event from the past. Think of it as your inheritance being handed to you again.
The Torah is yours. It belongs to every Jew. So go claim it.
With blessings for a happy Shavuot,
Rabbi & Mrs. Shluchim
PS: Join us for Shavuot Party June 2 10am and June 3rd for Yizkor 11am