| The Hidden Wisdom of the Torah \ Pirkei Avot
D'var Torah: "Moshe received the Torah from Sinai" (Avos 1:1). The most important knowledge that Moshe attained at Mount Sinai was the clear awareness of HaShem. Indeed, HaShem revealed to Moshe the highest level of His holiness and light. This is called the "Torah of Sinai." True Torah pertains not only to knowing the law, but even more importantly, to the great knowledge of knowing HaShem. This is characterized by knowing HaShem's infinite kindness, awesome power, and pure holiness. The attainment of knowing HaShem is marked by the degree of one's awe and love of HaShem -- this is the "Torah of Truth."
Moral: The revelation of HaShem at Mount Sinai to Klal Yisrael was the most significant event in the history of mankind. This revelation is engraved in the very essence of the Torah. Therefore, the knowledge of HaShem is accessible to every person through Torah study. The more we sensitize ourselves to know the greatness of HaShem through Torah study, the more we grasp the very essence of the "Torah of Truth."
Application: Envision yourself standing at Mount Sinai with Moshe Rabenu and all of Klal Yisrael. Hear HaShem say, "I am the Lo-rd your G-d, Who took you out of the land of Egypt." See the flame of fire rising from the mountain to the heart of Heaven. Hear the sound of the Shofar and envision the trembling of Mount Sinai. Sense the awe of standing in the Holy Presence of HaShem, the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth.
(Based on the commentary of the Seforno to Pirkei Avos)
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