It’s almost Shavuos, the ultimate wedding day, with Hashem as the groom, the Jewish people as the bride, and the Torah as the wedding ring. At matan Torah, Hashem picked up Har Sinai and held it over us as a chuppa. Har Sinai was decorated with flowers. The shofar and the thunder provided the sound effects. It must have been a beautiful and awesome experience. All the Jewish souls were there, and the experience is engraved deep into our souls, even if we don’t remember it consciously.

Like every relationship, the marriage between Hashem and the Jewish people needs conscious effort in order to succeed. And Shavuos is our yearly opportunity to renew our commitment.

It’s not always easy. I’m sure all of us at times wring our hands in desperation and feel ready to throw in the towel. But we push on, and keep going. Persistence is a Jewish trait, honed throughout centuries of exile. And ultimately, we know that it’s all worth it. Looking at the world around us, sinking deeper and deeper into relative morality, I feel fortunate to have the Torah with its absolutes.

May Shavuos this year be joyful and powerful, as we reconnect to Hashem and His Torah once again. Have a wonderful Shabbos and Yom Tov!