Access the Gateways to Spiritual Elevation \ Parashat HaShavuah D'var Torah: "And you shall count for yourselves from the day after Shabbot...seven whole weeks." The days between Pesach and Shavuot are the gateways to holiness, purity, and spiritual elevation. This period of time coincides with Klal Yisrael's fifty day trek from Egypt to Mount Sinai. Upon departing from Egypt, Klal Yisrael was on the forty-ninth level of impurity. Ascending one level of holiness each day, they arrived at Mount Sinai just as they reached the fiftieth level of holiness. HaShem sanctified Klal Yisrael with this lofty level of spiritual elevation so that they would be ready and prepared to receive the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Moral: Each year between Pesach and Shavuot, HaShem comes close to Klal Yisrael and blesses the days with great sanctity. Amazingly, HaShem renews these fifty days with the same holiness and light that permeated the days of the generation that received the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Application: Envision yourself and all Klal Yisrael, ascending one level of purity each day during this period. Sense the holiness and light of HaShem surrounding you and inspiring you with spiritual elevation. As Shavuot approaches imagine yourself and all Klal Yisrael standing at Mount Sinai, in the holy presence of HaShem. Hear the voice of HaShem say, "I am the Lo-rd your G-d, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of slavery." Accept the Torah in love, sincerity, and joy.  |
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